Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel said that in a democratic system, the police are the basis of a strong society. The efficiency and behaviour of the police make the common man feel safe. The police should be alert, sensitive, and polite towards the common people. Governor Shri Patel was addressing a programme at Lal Parade Ground, Bhopal on Police Memorial Day. He paid floral tributes at the martyrs memorial and had a cordial meeting with the families of the martyred police personnel. Chief Secretary Shri Anurag Jain was also present in the programme.