The Corps of Military Police (CMP) celebrated its 64th raising day with enthusiasm. On this occasion, Lt Gen A Natarajan, Colonel Comman-dant of the corps and Adjutant General, laid a wreath at Amar Jawan Jyoti to commemorate the gallant actions of the personnel of this corps. Lt Gen Bhupinder Singh, Provost Marshal, also laid a wreath. Speaking on the occasion, Lt Gen Natarajan extended his greetings to all officers, junior commissioned officers, other ranks, civilian personnel and their families.

The corps took birth on August 28, 1939 at Secunderabad with the first lot of policemen being drawn from 7 and 11 Indian Cavalry regiments. They formed part of 'Force 4' raised for action in North Africa.

From a humble beginning, the corps expanded to a strength of 202 officers, 126 junior commissioned officers and 10, 199 men as the second World War took the units across the globe. The corps existed as a mixed British and Indian Force till October 18, 1947 when the last batch of British Military Policemen left. Since then October 18 is observed as the raising day of the corps. In January 1950, it was redesignated as the Corps of Military Police.

The corps has served with distinction in all operations. Handling of prisoners of war in 1971 has been a singular achievement of the corps. The corps is proud to have more than 300 awards in its kitty. The corps has also been a part of UN peacekeeping operations.