On April 2, 2026, Police Flag Day was celebrated at the Police Parade Grounds in Yadgir and Raichur districts of Karnataka. Retired Superintendent of Police Arun Kumar Kolur, the chief guest in Yadgir, urged police officers to prioritize their health and adopt new technologies for effective crime investigation. He highlighted the significance of selfless service, particularly towards the elderly and women. The event commemorates the implementation of the Police Act in 1965, with 50% of the proceeds from flag sales directed to the Police Welfare Fund. This year, ₹10 lakh has been allocated for scholarships for police officers' children, and ₹1.35 lakh has been spent on spectacles for staff. In Raichur, Deputy Superintendent of Police (retired) Basavaraj emphasized the discipline required in policing, while Superintendent of Police Arunangshu Giri noted that ₹9.13 lakh in medical aid has been provided to 82 retired officers under the Arogya Bhagya scheme for 2025-26.