Railway Protection Force launches ‘Digital Memorial of Valour’ to honour brave martyrs

‘Digital Memorial of Valour’ will provide a platform to ensure a wider reach for citizens to pay tribute to our martyrs

New Delhi (PIB): If you feel jawans protecting the nation are our real heroes & you want to give a heartfelt tribute to those forgotten heroes who laid down their Life to give us our comforts then you can do so. Railway Protection Force, a paramilitary forces under Indian Railways has launched a ‘Digital Memorial of Valour’ where you can digitally adorn a martyr’s photo with wreath & candle.

‘Digital Memorial of Valour’ is website to honour the sacrifices of its courageous personnel, has been launched on 25, October, 2024 in New Delhi. This is a unique digital platform where the citizens can pay their respects to the martyrs of the Force. This innovative website (www.digitalmemorialofvalour.in) is part of the Martyr’s Week Observance following the Police Commemoration Day on 21st October.

The website offers a solemn space for reflection and remembrance as it allows users to pay respects to the martyrs by digitally adorning their photos with a wreath and candle. Visitors can also take a moment to pray and reflect on the supreme sacrifice of the brave RPF Heroes. The website features the photographs, names and ranks of 14 martyrs of the Force who attained martyrdom in the previous year and includes a comprehensive list of 1,011 martyrs from RPF and RPSF who have laid down their lives over the years in the service of the nation.

Aligned with the government’s ‘Digital India’ initiative, the ‘Digital Memorial of Valour’ serves as a platform for those who are unable to attend physical commemorative events. This digital portal will provide a platform to ensure participation of a larger segment of our population. In addition to paying tributes, the website invites users to subscribe the digital copy of the ‘Compendium of Martyrs in RPF’, which will be released on October 28, 2024. The Compendium will chronicle the stories of RPF personnel who laid down their lives in the service of the nation over the past years.

Speaking on the occasion of the website launch, Shri Manoj Yadava, DG RPF said, “Each of these heroes has laid down their lives so others could live safely. This memorial is a humble token of our everlasting gratitude and a reminder that their legacy of valour will never fade. Their courage and sacrifice will forever stand as a beacon of inspiration. As we honour these brave souls today, we reaffirm our commitment to safeguarding the nation with the same dedication they exemplified.”

As part of RPF’s continued efforts to honour the legacy of its martyrs, in September this year, Shri Manoj Yadava, DG RPF led the Police team to visit the Hot Spring Memorial in Ladakh, a site of historical significance where brave police officers made the ultimate sacrifice during the 1959 clash with Chinese troops. This visit, which took place in one of the most challenging terrains at 15,400 feet near the Line of Actual Control (LAC), underscores RPF’s commitment to honouring the legacy of India’s bravehearts.