Gandhinagar- Rashtriya Raksha observed Police Commemoration Day on 21 October 2026 at its Gandhinagar campus to honour police personnel who laid down their lives in the service of the nation. The programme was graced by Shri Acharya Devvrat, Hon’ble Governor of Gujarat, as the Chief Guest.
The commemoration paid solemn tribute to 145 police martyrs, honouring their courage, sacrifice, integrity and unwavering commitment to national security and public service. Their supreme sacrifice stands as a lasting testament to the dedication of police personnel in protecting citizens, maintaining public order and upholding the rule of law. The occasion also reaffirmed the University’s commitment to strengthening professional training, institutional capacity and technological preparedness in policing and internal security.
The Hon’ble Governor inaugurated several facilities at the University, including the Police Martyrs’ Wall, dedicated to commemorating police personnel who made the supreme sacrifice; the Physical Training and Adventure Wall, intended to facilitate physical conditioning and experiential training; and the Dronacharya Firing Simulator Lab, reflecting the University’s commitment to modern training infrastructure and technology-enabled professional competence. He also virtually inaugurated the Gujarat Police Martyrs’ Dashboard, an initiative to preserve the memory of police martyrs and recognise their contribution to national security.
Prof. (Dr.) Bimal N. Patel, Vice-Chancellor of Rashtriya Raksha University, delivered the welcome address, highlighting the University’s mandate in education, research, specialised training and capacity-building in policing, internal security and allied disciplines.
In his special address, the Hon’ble Governor paid homage to the police martyrs and conveyed his condolences to their bereaved families. He observed that their sacrifice, undertaken with exceptional courage and integrity, represented an enduring contribution to the protection of the nation and the preservation of its security.
Recalling the University’s institutional origins, the Governor noted that its foundation had been laid during the tenure of Shri Narendra Modi as Chief Minister of Gujarat. He commended the University’s contribution to national security research and the specialised training of police personnel from different States, particularly in emerging domains such as cybercrime and technology-driven security challenges.
Reflecting upon India’s civilisational commitment to ahimsa, peace and fraternity, the Governor emphasised that the pursuit of peace must be accompanied by the courage to resist injustice and unlawful conduct. Invoking the traditional maxim “Veer Bhogya Vasundhara”, he underscored the importance of bravery, moral resolve and firmness in confronting wrongdoing. He observed that acquiescence in the face of injustice could encourage further violations, thereby reinforcing the importance of courage in the protection of society.
The Governor further highlighted the collective responsibility of citizens to safeguard the nation and its natural resources. He commended the contribution of young people and all those working towards national development. Referring to Vijayadashami and its symbolism of the triumph of good over evil, he reiterated the enduring significance of courage, righteousness and the determination to uphold justice.
The University distributed certificates to 20 newly recruited GIPCA Jail Sahayak trainees who had completed their training at RRU. The initiative reflects the University’s contribution to capacity-building in correctional administration and the broader criminal justice system.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Dharmeshkumar D. Prajapati, Registrar, Rashtriya Raksha University, followed by the rendition of the National Anthem.
Rashtriya Raksha University, through the observance of Police Commemoration Day 2026, reaffirmed the commitment to honouring police martyrs, strengthening professional competence and advancing technological innovation in policing and internal security.
