Bac Ninh Provincial Police received many historical relics and documents from the family of the former Director of Police Zone XII.

BAC NINH - On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People's Public Security Traditional Day August 19 (1945 - 2025), on the afternoon of August 22, Bac Ninh Provincial Police and the Management Board of the Six Teachings of Uncle Ho to the People's Public Security Memorial Site visited the family and burned incense to commemorate comrade Hoang Mai, former Director of Police Zone XII - an exemplary police officer who devoted his whole life to the cause of protecting the Fatherland.

In a solemn atmosphere, the delegation kindly visited and expressed deep gratitude to comrade Hoang Mai's family.

The working group received souvenirs from the family.

Here, the daughter, daughter-in-law and grandchildren of comrade Hoang Mai were moved to present many valuable artifacts, including military uniforms, certificates, press cards, and handwritten self-declarations of work history.

The family representative shared: “The souvenirs presented today are not just physical objects, but also a part of the memories, flesh and blood and image of our relatives. Each souvenir contains faith, courage and deep love for the country.”

The received relics and documents are vivid proof of the brave spirit, noble sacrifice and steadfastness of the People's Public Security soldiers in the struggle to protect national security and maintain social order and safety.

Each artifact contains a historical story, a valuable lesson, contributing to traditional education , fostering the spirit of selflessness for the country and the people, serving the current and future generations of cadres and soldiers.

Some documents and artifacts.

Speaking at the reception, Lieutenant Colonel Bui Thi Anh Hong, Deputy Head of the Political Affairs Department of Bac Ninh Provincial Police, affirmed: “The preservation and display of these relics is not only to pay tribute to comrade Hoang Mai but also to spread the good values ​​of the People's Public Security force. This is a valuable source of documents from comrade Hoang Mai's family. The Provincial Police will supplement and display them at the Six Teachings of Uncle Ho Memorial Site to serve the work of propaganda and political and ideological education for officers and soldiers.”

In the coming time, Bac Ninh Provincial Police will continue to collect and supplement artifacts and documents for the Memorial Site of Uncle Ho's Six Teachings to the People's Police, promoting the value of traditional education, fostering revolutionary ideals, arousing the sense of responsibility and fighting spirit of officers and soldiers of the entire force.

Major General Hoang Mai was born in 1922 in Dinh Bang village, Bac Ninh province. He once held the position of Director of the Police Department of Zone XII (during the resistance war against the French). Zone XII at that time included the provinces of Cao Bang, Lang Son, Bac Giang, Bac Ninh and Quang Ninh. The headquarters was located in Nha Nam commune, Tan Yen district, Bac Giang province (now Nha Nam commune, Bac Ninh province).

Under the leadership of Mr. Hoang Mai, Police Zone XII published an internal newspaper called "Friend of the People".

Uncle Ho's letter to comrade Hoang Mai.

In early spring 1948, Mr. Hoang Mai sent the newspaper “Friend of the People” along with a letter to Uncle Ho asking for his opinion on how to make a newspaper. Uncle Ho responded with a simple letter of just over 300 words, which clearly stated “Six qualities of a revolutionary police officer”. These six qualities became the guiding principle for the People’s Police force.

News and photos: Nhu Quynh

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