Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday announced to give Rs one crore as ex-gratia amount to the family of the Punjab Police personnel in case of death in line of duty.
The Chief Minister, virtually addressing over 23,000 Punjab police officers and personnel of using the Punjab Police Technology platform, directed them to adopt zero tolerance against gangsters, drugs, terrorism, illegal mining, and corruption.
Notably, Police Personnel of all ranks joined the meeting from as many as 933 video conferencing (VC) locations established by Punjab Police at State Police Headquarter, all District Police Offices, Police Stations, Training Centres, Special Task Force (STF) Office, Intelligence offices, SAANJH Kendras, various Armed Battalions and Railway Police. This is for the first time in Punjab that the Chief Minister addressed such a mammoth gathering of police personnel.
Assuring all the police officers that there will be no interference in functioning of the Police in the state, Mann exhorted the Police personnel to perform their duties with absolute professionalism, dedication, and integrity.
Pointing out further, the Chief Minister asked the Police force to ensure safety and security of people in the State and take stringent action against lawbreakers judiciously without any pressure.
Taking another remarkable decision for the welfare of the Punjab Police, the Chief Minister also announced to enhance the Police Welfare Fund from Rs 10 crores to Rs 15 crores from this financial year.
He motivated the Police officers and personnel to put in their best efforts to make the Punjab Police as one of the best police forces in the country. He also asked the Police Force to treat the citizens of the state with utmost sincerity and dignity.
Acknowledging the challenging task performed by the Police force with their best of abilities and capabilities, the Chief Minister said that it is still subjected to criticism.
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