CISF pays tribute to 127 personnel for making supreme sacrifice

IANS April 12, 2025 126 views

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) conducted a poignant tribute ceremony honoring 127 personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice for national security. Director General Rajwinder Singh Bhatti led the emotional event at CISF Headquarters in New Delhi, personally recognizing the families of these brave heroes. The ceremony included a special film showcasing CISF's critical role in protecting India's most sensitive infrastructure. Families were given a special tour of the Police Museum, reaffirming the nation's gratitude for their loved ones' supreme sacrifice.

"Their courage and unwavering dedication will always be remembered" - Rajwinder Singh Bhatti, CISF Director General
New Delhi, April 12: The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Saturday organised an event to pay homage to 127 personnel who laid down their lives in the service of the nation.

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CISF honors 127 martyrs at emotional memorial ceremony

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Families recognized at National Police Memorial event

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Force protects 359 critical national establishments

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Security covers nuclear sites, airports, and key infrastructure

Director General, CISF, Rajwinder Singh Bhatti, presided over a special function at CISF Headquarters, New Delhi, and personally honoured the families of the bravehearts.

In his address, the DG paid tribute to their courage, sacrifice and unwavering dedication, said an official.

The event reaffirmed CISF's strong commitment to national security and honoured the sacrifices made by its personnel in protecting the integrity of the nation. The force has a strength of more than 1,88,000 personnel.

Earlier in the day, Praveer Ranjan, SDG (APS), along with senior CISF officers and personnel, paid floral tributes to the fallen heroes at the Central Sculpture, National Police Memorial.

The families of CISF bravehearts also visited the 'Wall of Valour,' where the names of all CAPF and Police personnel who made the supreme sacrifice are engraved in stone.

A performance was presented by the CISF band and CISF officers, personnel, and their families from various Delhi-NCR based units attended the event.

As part of the prestigious event, the families were given an exclusive tour of the Police Museum and shown a special CISF film. The film highlighted the unmatched valour of CISF personnel and their vital role in ensuring the nation's security.

In an emotional ceremony, senior officers felicitated the families and expressed their gratitude for their sacrifice.

The CISF at present provides security cover to 359 establishments through the length and breadth of the country. It also has its own Fire Wing, which provides services to 115 of the above establishments.

The CISF security umbrella includes India's most critical infrastructure facilities like nuclear installations, space establishments, airports, seaports, power plants, etc. In addition, the CISF also protects important government buildings, iconic heritage monuments, the Delhi Metro, the Parliament House Complex and Central Jails of Jammu and Kashmir.

The CISF also has a specialised VIP Security vertical providing round-the-clock security to important protectees.

Reader Comments

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Ankit S.
Salute to these brave souls! 🇮🇳 Their sacrifice keeps us safe every day. We can never repay their families for what they've given to the nation. CISF personnel are truly our unsung heroes.
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Priya M.
My cousin serves in CISF and I know first-hand how demanding their job is. These tributes are important but we need better benefits for their families too. The pension system could be improved.
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Rahul K.
The Wall of Valour gives me chills every time I visit. So many names, so many stories of courage. We should make school trips to this memorial so kids understand the price of our security.
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Sunita P.
The CISF band performance must have been so emotional. These ceremonies help keep the memories alive. Does anyone know if the special film will be available for public viewing?
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Vikram D.
I never realized CISF protected so many critical installations (359!) until reading this. They deserve more recognition for guarding our nuclear plants and airports. Respect!
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Neha T.
While the tribute is commendable, I wish the article had shared more personal stories about the fallen personnel. It would help us connect more deeply with their sacrifices beyond just numbers.

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

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CISF National Security Police Memorial Rajwinder Singh Bhatti Indian Paramilitary Forces
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