Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann held a high-level meeting in Chandigarh with police commissioners, SSPs of all districts, and senior Punjab Police officials to review the state’s law and order situation. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on key security concerns and administrative measures required to strengthen policing across the state.
Bhagwant Mann Reviews Law and Order Situation with Top Punjab Police Officials
The Chief Minister directed officials to maintain the strictest vigilance over law and order and ensure prompt action in sensitive cases. He emphasized that maintaining public safety and strengthening citizens’ trust in the police force remain top priorities for the state government.
Mann also reviewed the progress of ongoing enforcement drives, including the state’s anti-drug campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh” and the crackdown initiative “War on Gangsters.” He asked officers to intensify field-level operations, improve coordination between districts, and adopt intelligence-based strategies to dismantle criminal networks.
Chief Minister on recent enforcement actions
Officials briefed the Chief Minister on recent enforcement actions, preventive policing measures, and district-wise crime trends. The review focused on strengthening surveillance systems, accelerating investigations, and ensuring timely response to public complaints.
The Chief Minister reiterated that the Punjab government is firmly committed to maintaining peace, controlling organized crime, and ensuring a secure environment for residents. He stressed that strict enforcement, transparency in policing, and community cooperation will remain central to the administration’s strategy for effective governance.
Mann highlighted the importance of community policing and urged officers to maintain regular interaction with residents, local representatives, and civil society groups. He said such engagement helps build trust, encourages information sharing, and strengthens grassroots-level security mechanisms.
The Chief Minister also directed departments to ensure better use of technology in policing, including surveillance tools, digital databases, and real-time monitoring systems, to make law enforcement more efficient and transparent. He noted that modern policing methods are essential to tackle evolving crime patterns.
