Chandigarh/Ferozepur/Bathinda, August 12, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Punjab Police intensified its security preparations for Independence Day 2026 as Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Wednesday reviewed law-and-order arrangements across the Ferozepur, Faridkot and Bathinda ranges and directed senior officers to maintain heightened vigilance.
The review was conducted as part of the DGP’s third consecutive day of field visits mandated by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. Yadav called for strengthened patrolling, enhanced surveillance, preventive policing, effective crowd management and a swift, coordinated response to any emerging security challenge.
During his visit to Ferozepur, the DGP reviewed preparedness in the Ferozepur and Faridkot ranges, covering Ferozepur, Tarn Taran, Fazilka, Faridkot, Sri Muktsar Sahib and Moga districts. He also carried out a ground-level inspection of the hi-tech naka at Talwandi Bhai in Ferozepur.
Yadav subsequently reached Bathinda, where he chaired a comprehensive security review meeting with officers of the Bathinda Range. Discussions focused on the Independence Day policing plan, visible deployment, security arrangements at celebration venues and public congregation points, and preparedness to deal with any eventuality.
The DGP also inaugurated the renovated Integrated Command and Control Centre (I3C) of Bathinda Police, developed at a cost of Rs 2.75 crore. The upgraded facility integrates emergency response to 112 calls, city-wide CCTV surveillance, wireless connectivity, video analytics and real-time crime monitoring.
The surveillance network covers 282 cameras installed at 59 strategic locations. According to the police, the upgraded centre will enhance Bathinda Police’s technological capabilities and serve as a force multiplier for crime prevention and emergency response.
Reiterating the Punjab Police’s commitment to a safe Independence Day, Yadav emphasised proactive and people-centric policing so that citizens across the state can participate in celebrations with confidence and a strong sense of security.
The review meetings were attended by IGP Faridkot Range Nilambari Jagdale, DIG Bathinda Range Harjeet Singh, DIG Ferozepur Range Snehdeep Sharma, SSP Mansa Bhagirath Meena, SSP Bathinda Dr Jyoti Yadav, SSP Moga Sartaj Chahal, SSP Sangrur Ravjot Grewal, SSP Tarn Taran Surendra Lamba, SSP Sri Muktsar Sahib Abhimanyu Rana, SSP Ferozepur Bhupinder Singh Sidhu, SSP Fazilka Gagan Ajit Singh, SSP Faridkot Gurbans Singh and Staff Officer to DGP Punjab Rishabh Bhola.
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