Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday announced that the state government is equipping the Punjab Police with best infrastructural facilities and modernizing it on scientific lines to enable it for tackling the law and order situation effectively.

Addressing the gathering after flagging off 139 New Vehicles for the Police stations across the state, the Chief Minister said with this initiative the Station House Officers (SHOs) in 454 Police stations across the state have got new vehicles. He said that this is contrary to earlier trends when the new vehicles were given to the top officers instead of those at grass root level. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that SHOs are the real face of the Punjab police as they are directly connected with people and have huge responsibility of maintaining law and order.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday said that after cleaning the mess of previous regimes for three years, the state government is now on path of restoring the pristine glory of Punjab.

Addressing the gathering after dedicating World Skill Campus of Excellence consisting of two premier institutions – newly renovated State of the Art Industrial Training Institute (ITI) and Multi Skill Development Centre (MSDC) here today, the Chief Minister bemoaned that the state has lagged behind in the process of development due to the regressive policies and malicious intent of the previous regimes. He said that those were the times when industry was suffering, drug mafia and gangsters were flexing muscles under open patronization of the erstwhile rulers and the development of Punjab had derailed. However, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that since day one of assuming charge in office his government had focused on holistic development of the state and prosperity of its people.

The Chief Minister said that the state government has fulfilled almost all the guarantees promised to people adding that even those guarantees which were not made have also been given to people. He said that on one hand the BJP led NDA government is enhancing the rates of toll everyday whereas on other hand the state government has closed 17 toll plazas in Punjab. Likewise, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that a flawless plan was chalked out and executed to give a major push to development of every sector.

Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission Chairman S. Jasvir Singh Garhi has written a D.O. letter to the state police chief to ensure the security of Baba Sahib Dr. Ambedkar's statues in the state.
S. Garhi stated that the anti-national slogans were written on the statue of Bharat Ratna Baba Sahib Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar ji in village Nangal of Phillaur tehsil, for which Gurpatwant Singh Pannu has taken responsibility by releasing a video. In view of this, a case of sedition should be registered against Gurpatwant Pannu under the SC/ST Act 1989 and a Red Corner Notice should be issued against Gurpatwant Pannu and he should be brought to India through Indian

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal addressed thousands of youth and students in Ludhiana today during the ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ oath-taking ceremony. He emphasized the need for urgent collective action against drug abuse, urging the youth to take responsibility for Punjab’s future.

Addressing the massive gathering, Arvind Kejriwal said, “It fills my heart with joy to see so many youngsters here today. The future of Punjab lies in your hands. Among you are Punjab's future Chief Ministers, Ministers, MLAs, and successful entrepreneurs. You are the ones who will build a new Punjab. However, the drug menace spreading rapidly across households threatens our state’s future. If we do not eradicate this problem together, who will safeguard Punjab?”

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led a massive oath-taking ceremony in Ludhiana as part of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government's ‘Yudh Nashayian Virudh’ (War Against Drugs) campaign. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from thousands of NCC, NSS, and school students, demonstrating the commitment of Punjab’s youth towards eradicating drug abuse.

Addressing the gathering, CM Bhagwant Mann expressed his deep concern over the drug menace in Punjab and emphasized that the battle against drugs is not just the responsibility of the police but a collective fight requiring a mass movement. He lauded the participation of Punjab’s youth in the campaign and appreciated the Panchayats across villages for proactively passing resolutions to make their villages drug-free.

On Wednesday, under the leadership of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, thousands of students, NCC cadets and NSS volunteers took an oath in Ludhiana to stay away from drugs.

Addressing the media at the event, AAP Punjab in-charge Manish Sisodia, along with Ludhiana West AAP candidate Sanjeev Arora, said that thousands of children taking an oath against drugs will further strengthen the Punjab government's ‘Yudh Nashayian Virudh’ (War Against Drugs) campaign. He called it a significant and groundbreaking step.

In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has averted a possible terror attack in the state with the arrest of an operative linked to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency and recovered one hand grenade from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Tuesday.

The arrested accused has been identified as Jaiveer Tyagi, alias Jawed, a resident of Baroli Village in Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh (UP), who is currently residing in Ludhiana.

Amidst the ongoing war against drugs waged on the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) of Ferozepur has busted a cross-border drug smuggling racket with the arrest of a drug smuggler and recovered 3.5 kg heroin from his possession, Director General of Police said on Tuesday.

The arrested accused has been identified as Sukhdev Singh, alias Sukhi, a resident of Mohan Ke Uttar village in Ferozepur district.

Apart from recovering heroin, police teams have also impounded his motorcycle, which he was riding.

DGP Yadav said that the preliminary investigation revealed that the accused was in direct contact with a Pakistan-based smuggler, who was using drones to drop drug consignments from across the border.

Further investigation is underway in this case, he added.