Dehradun: Uttarakhand Director General of Police (DGP) Deepam Seth, a 1995-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Uttarakhand cadre, honoured 48 police officers and personnel with Police Discs and Certificates of Appreciation for their outstanding service during a National Unity Day programme held at Police Lines in Dehradun on Saturday.
The programme was organised to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who played a significant role in strengthening India’s unity and integrating the country after Independence. A special parade was also organised at Police Lines as part of the celebrations.
The 48 police personnel had earlier been selected for the Police Disc and Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of their outstanding service on the occasion of Independence Day. They were formally presented with these honours by DGP Deepam Seth during the National Unity Day programme.
DGP Deepam Seth Highlights Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Contribution
Addressing the gathering, DGP Deepam Seth recalled the significant contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to national unity and integrity. He urged police officers and personnel to follow Patel’s ideals and remain committed to protecting the country’s unity.
Seth emphasised that maintaining the unity and integrity of the nation was a shared responsibility. He encouraged police personnel to work collectively towards this goal and perform their duties with dedication.
He also highlighted the importance of upholding the values associated with National Unity Day and strengthening the spirit of national integration.
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DGP Administers National Unity Pledge to Police Personnel
As part of the programme, DGP Deepam Seth administered the National Unity Pledge to the police officers and personnel present at Police Lines.
The participants pledged to protect the unity, integrity and security of the country. The pledge reaffirmed their commitment to national service and the responsibility of safeguarding India’s unity.
48 Police Personnel Receive Awards for Outstanding Service
A total of 48 police officers and personnel were honoured with Police Discs and Certificates of Appreciation during the event.
They had been selected for these recognitions on the occasion of Independence Day in acknowledgement of their outstanding service. The awards were formally presented during the National Unity Day celebrations in Dehradun.
The programme included the award ceremony, a parade and the administration of the National Unity Pledge, highlighting the contribution of police personnel towards public service and national security.
The event concluded with a renewed emphasis on the ideals of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and the responsibility of police personnel to preserve the unity, integrity and security of the country.
