JALANDHAR: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday said that as a border state, Punjab faces daily attempts by Pakistan to disturb peace through anti-social elements and drone intrusions, asserting that the Punjab Police has to stand firmly guarding the International Border and that it is not just Punjab’s Police but the Police of the entire nation. In a major push to strengthen law and order in the border state, Bhagwant Singh Mann underscored his government’s dual commitment to employment generation and police modernisation as 2, 577 new personnel formally joined the Punjab Police at a Passing Out Parade held at the P.A.P. Ground in Jalandhar.
Declaring the recruitment drive as part of the AAP Government’s employment revolution, the Chief Minister highlighted that over 12, 010 police personnel have been appointed since March 2022, ₹1, 100 crore has been earmarked to upgrade the force on scientific lines, and cutting-edge measures including AI integration, specialised technical units and a strengthened Anti-Narcotics Task Force are being deployed to combat cybercrime, terrorism and drugs. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted that Punjab is witnessing record recruitment, rapid technological upgradation and an uncompromising crackdown on crime, reaffirming his government’s resolve to secure lasting peace and stability in Punjab.
Sharing a few snippets from the ceremony on X, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated: “It was an honor to attend the prestigious Passing-Out Parade of the Punjab Police in Jalandhar today. A total of 2, 577 new, highly motivated officers have officially joined the Punjab Police family, congratulations to each of them. Under our government’s leadership, a record of over 12, 000 police recruitments has been achieved, high-tech units have been established, and an intensified campaign against drug abuse is ongoing. We remain fully committed to ensuring the security and peace of Punjab. Jai Hind.”