Chandigarh, 01 June (H.S.): Director General of Police

Gaurav Yadav on Monday directed all field units to intensify police presence

and patrolling throughout the state. The instructions come in line with the

vision of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to ensure a safe and secure

environment for citizens.

The directions were issued during a state-level law and order review meeting

held virtually with senior police officers, including Special DGPs, Additional

DGPs, IGPs, DIGs, Commissioners of Police and Senior Superintendents of Police.

The meeting focused on reviewing the crime situation in the state and enhancing

area domination through proactive policing measures.

Addressing the officers, DGP Gaurav Yadav instructed all Commissioners of

Police and SSPs to increase the number of police nakas (checkpoints) in their

respective jurisdictions. He emphasized that maximum vehicles should be

thoroughly checked and mobile patrols should be intensified to deter criminal

activities and create a foolproof security network across Punjab.

The DGP also directed district police chiefs to ensure the deployment of

maximum force on the ground so that citizens feel secure and develop greater

confidence in the police system. He stressed that visible policing plays a

crucial role in crime prevention and maintaining public trust.

During the meeting, DGP Yadav reviewed the progress of the Punjab

Government’s flagship anti-crime campaigns, ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ and

‘Gangstran Te Vaar’. He highlighted the achievements made under these

initiatives and called for further intensification of efforts against drug

traffickers and organized criminal networks.

Revealing a strategic shift in the anti-drug campaign, the DGP said Punjab

Police is now focusing heavily on dismantling the financial backbone of the

narcotics trade. He stated that strict legal action is being taken against

illegal hawala operators who facilitate the movement of drug money through

international networks.

“Our focus is on identifying and targeting those who channel funds through

Middle Eastern countries and route them to Pakistan using illicit hawala

networks. These financial channels supporting the drug trade will be completely

dismantled,” he said.

The DGP also emphasized people-friendly policing and directed district

police chiefs to strengthen engagement with citizens, local associations and

Village Defence Committees. He said stronger police-public partnerships would

play a vital role in maintaining peace, improving intelligence gathering and

enhancing community safety across the state.

Hindusthan Samachar / GURSHARAN SINGH