Siliguri, 01st September: The Siliguri Metropolitan Police along with the entire state celebrated Police Day today. To commemorate this occasion various programs were organized. It is to be noted that many front liners like policemen have sacrificed so much while they were working day and night to create awareness among the people during the Covid pandemic. Many even lost their lives and every policeman was working on the ground leaving aside the worries of their own family just so as to fight the virus and keep society safe.
In view of the selfless service of the police, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had announced to celebrate September 01 of the year 2020 as Police Day. Today the state and the city are witnessing the celebration of the heroes of our society. In view of this, Siliguri Police Commissioner Gaurav Sharma celebrated Police Day by hoisting the flag in the Police Commissionerate this morning. Along with this, he also spread the message to the policemen to keep serving the common people selflessly.
After this, the Commissioner participated in a program organized by the junction traffic guard and distributed educational materials to children, and made people aware of the Safe Drive save Life campaign. After the program, Gaurav Sharma attended a program at Matigara police station during which Women Help Desk, Aahar Canteen, and Special Branch (SB) office were inaugurated.
Commissioner Gaurav Sharma said that service is synonymous with the police because with the service comes a responsibility that his police force is moving forward with each day carrying their duty. On this occasion, he also greeted and wished the policemen of Siliguri Metropolitan Police on Police Day.