The National Police Memorial commemorates the 34,844 police personnel from all the central and state police forces in India who have died in the line of duty since the nation’s Independence in 1947. Located in New Delhi’s Chanakyapuri area, the 6.12 acres memorial consists of a 30-foot-tall black granite central sculpture, and a ‘Wall of Valour’ bearing the names of all 34,844 police personnel who have died in the line of duty.
The central sculpture is monolith made of a slab of granite weighing 238 tonnes. The weight and colour “symbolise the gravitas and solemnity of the supreme sacrifice”. At the base of the structure, a 60 ft river represents the continuous self-service of the police personnel in carrying out their duties. The central memorial sculpture has been designed by Adwaita Gadanayak. The stone comes from Khammam in Telangana. Designed as part of the overall design scheme by architect Uday Bhat the names of all the 34,844 personnel who died in the line of duty from 1947 to present day are engraved on Wall of Valour, including 424 who died in 2018.
The Memorial is located in Chanakyapuri area of Delhi. The nearest metro is Lok Kalyan Marg Metro station. Buses , cabs and Autos are easily available from any part of Delhi to this location. Entry is free. There is a nice cafe on the premises.
