
Khandu pays tribute to police personnel on Commemoration Day
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday paid homage to the martyrs of the Uttar Pradesh Police during the Police Memorial Day 2025 ceremony at the Reserve Police Lines in Lucknow. He said the sacrifices of brave officers are an invaluable asset to the state and the nation, inspiring generations with their spirit of duty, discipline, and public service.
The CM commended the police for maintaining law and order, controlling crime, and ensuring women’s safety in challenging situations. He announced He announced that a budget of ₹4,061.87 crore has been allocated to the police department for the Financial Year 2025–26, an increase of 7% over the previous year.
Yogi honoured three police personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty during 2024–25: STF inspector Sunil Kumar, chief constable Durgesh Kumar Singh of Jaunpur, and constable Saurabh Kumar of Gautam Buddha Nagar, and assured full government support to their families. Financial assistance worth ₹30.70 crore has so far been provided to 96 personnel, including those from central forces and other states.