Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Saturday called up the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) of the sensitive districts where law and order was successfully maintained under tough conditions, despite widespread violence in neighbouring Haryana
in the wake of the court verdict in the Ram Rahim rape case on Friday.
Captain Amarinder is also scheduled to tour some of the vulnerable areas in these districts to personally thank the people and the security forces for ensuring peace and tranquillity in the face of serious provocation by Dera Sacha Sauda supporters.
An official spokesperson said the Chief Minister will tour the areas of Mansa, Maur, Bathinda and Balluana (railway station), before concluding his visit in Malout. He will be accompanied by senior administrative and police officials, and will assess the damage, if any, on the ground.
The Chief Minister has already directed the concerned officials to make a list of properties damaged in the minor incidents of sporadic violence reported yesterday in the state. The government will submit the list to the Punjab & Haryana High Court, which has ordered recovery of compensation from the Dera.