The Punjab Police is set to participate in the All India Police Motorcycle Rally associated with National Unity Day 2026, with a flag-off ceremony scheduled for October 18 at Chaman Ground, Punjab Armed Police (PAP), Jalandhar Cantonment, according to a poster shared about the event.
The rally is intended to promote national unity, integrity, brotherhood and awareness against drug abuse. Its wider programme is linked to the National Unity Day celebrations on October 31 at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat.
Ten Punjab Police Riders to Participate
According to the poster, a team of 10 motorcycle riders representing Punjab Police will participate, accompanied by supporting team members. The team is expected to carry the Punjab Police flag and its team flag while promoting the message of a drug-free society.
Senior Officers to Flag Off Rally
The poster lists Shri M. F. Farooqui, IPS, ADGP, SAP, and Shri Inderbir Singh, IPS, DIG, Administration, PAP, as the officers scheduled to flag off the team at 9 am on October 18.
These event-specific details are based on the poster and could not be independently confirmed through a separate official announcement.
National Unity Day and Drug-Free India Campaign
National Unity Day, or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, is observed annually on October 31 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The 2026 celebrations are scheduled to take place at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat, featuring police and paramilitary contingents and a nationwide motorcycle rally against drug abuse
The participation of state police teams is intended to connect the message of national unity with public awareness against drug abuse. For Punjab Police, the proposed rally offers a platform to highlight the importance of community participation and collective efforts towards a drug-free India.