Chandigarh, Aug 11 (PTI) Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday visited SAS Nagar and Patiala to chair meetings to discuss law and order with senior officers and review preparations ahead of Independence Day.
The DGP issued operational directives emphasising threat perception, counter-terrorism preparedness, security of celebration venues, and seamless maintenance of peace and harmony across the state, according to an official release.
In SAS Nagar, Yadav chaired a comprehensive review meeting with officers of the Rupnagar Range, covering the districts of SAS Nagar, Rupnagar, and Fatehgarh Sahib.
During the meeting, he directed officers to maintain close coordination, ensure visible policing, and respond swiftly and decisively
to any emerging challenge.
Interacting with police officers and personnel, he heard their inputs and encouraged them to remain alert, confident, and fully committed to their responsibilities.
Following the SAS Nagar visit, the DGP proceeded to Patiala, where he held a detailed security review meeting with officers of the Patiala Range, covering Patiala, Sangrur, Barnala, and Malerkotla districts.
The discussions focused on meticulous planning around robust security grid deployment at main celebration grounds, and proactive community engagement.
Interacting with SHOs and field officers, Yadav asked them to maintain high standards of vigilance, strengthen community outreach, and lead from the front. PTI CHS KSI KSI
