Chandigarh, October 1
Taking strong exception to the “alarmist narrative” being created on peace and security, Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Friday warned against such designs as it would create an unnecessary sense of fear and insecurity among people.
“Rest assured, Punjab is in safe hands and if and whenever needed, every sort of sacrifice will be offered,” said Randhawa, assuring the critics who have been raising concerns over the threat from Pakistan after the change of regime in the state.
Randhawa, who also holds the Home portfolio, stated this in an informal interaction with mediapersons after conducting a surprise check at the Punjab Police Headquarters here at 9 am. He was accompanied by officiating DGP Punjab Iqbal Preet Singh Sahota, ADGP (Law and Order) Gaurav Yadav, ADGP (Provisioning Naresh Arora) and ADGP Technical Service Kuldeep Singh.
Randhawa, while exempting absent officials of any action, said the motive behind this surprise visit was to give better, efficient and citizen-centric services to the people.
Randhawa also assured the police staff of timely promotions. He said the process to recruit over 10,000 police personnel was on. He also stressed timely filling of posts of sports quota in the police. — TNS
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