New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today described the armed forces and police forces as "pillars of national security", stating that while the former protects the country and its geographical integrity, the latter safeguards society and the social integrity.
"The military and police function on different platforms, but their mission is the same -- to protect the nation. As we look towards Viksit Bharat by 2047, balancing the external and internal security of the nation is more important than ever," the Defence Minister said while paying glowing tributes to the fallen heroes on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day.
Singh also laid a wreath at National Police Memorial here, an official statement said.
Expressing grat...