New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on Wednesday paid tribute to 73 personnel who lost their lives while discharging their duties and Director General Shatrujeet Kapur interacted with families of the deceased and assured them of all help to address their problems. The tribute was paid at the National Police Memorial at Chanakyapuri in New Delhi. Families of the deceased were invited from across the country. The ceremony included a salute, reverse arms drill and a special band performance by the ITBP band.
Director General Kapur along with Bharati Kapur, Chairperson Himveer Wives Welfare Association paid floral tributes to the deceased. The Director interacted with families of the deceased one by one and assured them of all help from the force to address their problems. The families were also felicitated. The DG along with senior officers, families of the martyrs and other dignitaries paid floral tributes to the Wall of Valour.
Around 100 units of blood were donated by the ITBP personnel as part of the tribute ceremony. The blood donation camp was organised earlier in the day. Families were also taken for an sightseeing tour in Delhi. The ceremony ended with a video showcasing the bravery, dedication and sacrifices made by the ITBP personnel deployed in some of the most challenging border areas of the country.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Millennium Post.