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Detailed explanation-1: -Located in New Delhi’s Chanakyapuri area, the 6.12 acres (2.48 hectares) memorial consists of a 30-foot (9.1-metre) tall and 238-tonne (234-long-ton; 262-short-ton) heavy black granite central sculpture, a museum and a ‘Wall of Valour’ bearing the names of all 34,844 police personnel who have died in the line of duty.

Detailed explanation-2: -Museum in Delhi : National Police Museum.

Detailed explanation-3: -He also dedicated the newly constructed National Police Memorial at Chanakyapuri, New Delhi to the nation in recognition of the sacrifices made by Police personnel since Independence and their paramount role in preserving national security and integrity.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the Budget 2014-15, the Union Finance Minister announced the construction of a befitting National Police Memorial and set aside a sum of Rs 50 Crores for this purpose.

Detailed explanation-5: -The National Police Memorial, unveiled on Police Remembrance Day, 29 September 2006, pays tribute to all Australian police officers killed on duty, as well as those who have died as a result of their duties, since the beginning of policing in Australia.