Ahead of the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the UT Chandigarh Police have beefed up security with the deployment of additional forces at various places in the city. Special arrangements are also being made at Punjab Engineering College (PEC) for the PM’s visit on Tuesday. The Police have also put up nakas across the city.
A senior police officer said that the Police Department has deployed additional personnel and set up checkpoints on key entry routes to check vehicles entering the city from Mohali and Panchkula. The Prime Minister is expected to deliver his address in the PEC hall, which has a seating capacity of 5,000 people. Home Minister Amit Shah will also be present.
According to a UT official, during the visit, PM Modi will review the progress of three newly introduced criminal laws, which have been designed to overhaul India’s criminal justice system. The police will conduct a live demonstration, featuring theatre artists, to showcase improvements in law enforcement, judicial procedures and evidence management after the introduction of the new laws. The demonstration will include eight stage performances, one of which depicts a murder investigation, on the Punjab Engineering College (PRC) campus in Sector 12. The Prime Minister is expected to stay in the city for three hours. The UT Administration has declared Chandigarh a “no-flying zone” on Tuesday.
The official said that Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, is the first city in the country where 100 per cent implementation of all three laws has been completed. The local police will showcase the functionalities of applications such as e-Sakshya, Nyay Setu, Nyay Shruti and e-summons, which have been developed by the National Informatics Centre in collaboration with the National Crime Records Bureau.
Newly recruited Indian Police Service (IPS) officers from across the country will attend the event on enforcement, judicial procedures and evidence management on the new laws with Chandigarh Police delivering a detailed presentation on the integration and functioning of various applications.
“Movement of VVIP is scheduled to Chandigarh on Tuesday. So, in view of emerging threats due to recent trends of carrying out terrorist attacks by using drones fitted with improvised explosive device by anti-national elements and keeping in view of the security of VVIPs and general public, it becomes imperative to declare the area of UT, Chandigarh as ‘no flying zone’ for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles,” an order issued by the Deputy Commissioner said.
This order will not be applicable to law enforcement agencies, including police, paramilitary, the Indian Air Force, SPG personnel and persons authorised by competent government authority. “Any breach of this order would invite action under Section 223 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and other relevant provisions of law,” the order added.
On August 4, Shah visited Chandigarh and launched the e-Sakshya, Nyay Setu, Nyay Shruti and e-Summon apps for the three new criminal laws. He had then said that the new laws would prove to be the "biggest" reform witnessed by India in the 21st century.
MOHALI POLICE TIGHTENS SECURITY
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Chandigarh on Tuesday, Punjab Police have ramped up security measures to ensure a seamless and secure event. A high-level meeting, chaired by the state Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), State Crime Records Bureau (SCRB), Mohnish Chawla on Monday, laid out comprehensive directives to bolster the arrangements.
The meeting, held in Mohali, was attended by the Deputy Inspector General of Ropar Range, Mohali Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), and senior officials from the District Crime Records Bureau and other units. Emphasis was placed on ensuring a robust VIP security framework and flawless operational coordination among all agencies.
The elaborate security drill has senior officers from Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula police closely monitoring the arrangements. Instructions were given to leave no room for lapses, with strict implementation of security protocols across the board. Special attention is being paid to managing traffic to minimize disruptions for the public during the high-profile visit.
As part of the heightened vigilance, every vehicle entering Chandigarh is undergoing thorough checks. Officials have been instructed to ensure that commuters face minimal inconvenience while maintaining the highest levels of scrutiny. Local police units have received additional training and guidelines to efficiently handle the dual responsibilities of traffic management and security.
To streamline operations, Punjab Police have established strong coordination among related departments. A special task force has also been formed to oversee the security arrangements and promptly address any unforeseen challenges. The measures are designed to create an airtight security net, ensuring that the Prime Minister's visit proceeds without incident.
