In the backdrop of the Pathankot terror attack, Punjab Police is making all efforts to
increase its preparedness to tackle any such incident in future and also to strengthen its linkages with other security agencies, especially the Army.
As a follow-up of the meeting
between MK Tiwari, Additional Director General of Police (HRD) Punjab and Major General MP Singh, In-charge (Training), Western Command, Army has offered to train Punjab Police personnel at its different facilities in Jalandhar, Pathankot, Zirakpur and Nahan.
A two weeks training programme is being considered for nearly 20 young police officers for strengthening the SWAT Team.
Similarly some officials will undertake the “GHATAK” Anti Terrorist Operations Training Course.
In addition, Army has also agreed in enhancing the expertise of the Punjab Police in handling IEDs, Anti Sabotage and Bomb Disposal techniques.
These courses are also expected to increase the co-operation and co-ordination between the two organisations.