Sikkim Police Awarded Prestigious President's Police Colour by President Droupadi Murmu

The Sikkim State Police has been awarded the prestigious President of India’s Police Colour. It is one of the highest honors to be given to police force in the country. Honorable President Droupadi Murmu presented the honour at a special ceremony in Gangtok on May 28, 2026.

President’s Police Colour Conferred on Sikkim Police

The President’s Police Color is among the most prestigious recognitions which granted to the police forces in India for their exceptional service, professionalism and dedication to public welfare.

While presenting the honor, President Murmu has congratulated both the serving and retired personnel associated with the Sikkim Police.

She noted that since the its establishment in the year 1897, the force has consistently worked towards to maintaining law and order while earning the trust and respect of the people.

The award recognizes decades of service, commitment and contribution to the public safety in the Himalayan state.

President Highlights At The Ceremony

Addressing the gathering, President Murmu reflected on the historical roots of the India’s policing system which was developed during the colonial period.

She observed that colonial policing was largely designed to control the citizens rather than serve them. According to the President, this mindset must be completely transformed and to meet the aspirations of the modern democratic India.

She also stressed that to empowering citizens and building a developed India requires the policing system based on a cooperation, service and public trust rather than any authority and control.

Also a key theme of the President’s address was the need for the more citizen-centric policing approach. She stated that transparency and accountability should remain central part to the police functioning.

Citizens should be able to report their grievances without any fear and police institutions must become more accessible and responsive. President Murmu also called for the greater sensitivity while dealing with the women, children and vulnerable groups.

One of the most important messages from the President was that the role of police should evolve beyond the crime control.