My last post was about the Mutiny Memorial. This article is
about a memorial of a different kind- the National Police Memorial located in Chankyapuri, New Delhi- one of the
latest additions to the already beautiful and rich architectural heritage of our
amazing Capital City. (Location- 
21 Oct every year is observed as Police Commemoration day in
honour of 10 Policemen martyred in Hot Springs area of Ladakh by Chinese
troops. The Prime Minister of India dedicated the National Police Memorial to
the Nation on 21 Oct 2018. The complex is located at Kautilya Marg Chanakyapuri
New Delhi. It is spread over an area of 6.12 acres and consists of an
impressive 30 foot (9.1 metrea) tall and 238 tonne black granite central
sculpture , a museum and Wall of Valour. It commemorates the 34,844 Policemen
from all Central and state Police Forces of India who have laid
The entry to the Memorial is free. It is spread over a large
area with beautiful ambiance. The newly built underground museum is an
excellent place to visit with artifacts ,history, badges, books ,uniforms over
the ages and is indeed well maintained. It is a real treat if you visit with children since it is very informative and creatively done. The wall of valour has names of all
martyrs inscribed on it.
It is a must visit and a much better place to spend time
rather that many other run of the mill tourist attractions in Delhi.
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