Punjab DGP orders robust security grid for Independence Day celebrations

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Patiala, August 11

Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday reviewed law and order and security preparedness in SAS Nagar and Patiala as part of his second consecutive day of touring the state ahead of Independence Day 2026.

The review was conducted as mandated by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. Yadav issued operational directives focusing on threat perception, counter-terrorism preparedness, security at celebration venues and maintaining peace and harmony across the state.

During his visit to SAS Nagar, Yadav chaired a comprehensive Range-Level Law and Order Review Meeting with officers of the Rupnagar Range, covering SAS Nagar, Rupnagar and Fatehgarh Sahib districts.

He directed officers to maintain close coordination, ensure visible policing and respond swiftly and decisively to emerging challenges.

Interacting with police officers and personnel, Yadav heard their inputs and encouraged them to remain alert, confident and committed to their responsibilities.

He later proceeded to Patiala, where he chaired a detailed security review meeting with officers of the Patiala Range, covering Patiala, Sangrur, Barnala and Malerkotla districts.

The meeting focused on meticulous planning for the robust deployment of a security grid at the main celebration grounds and on proactive community engagement.

Interacting with Station House Officers (SHOs) and field officers, Yadav encouraged them to maintain high standards of vigilance, strengthen community outreach and lead from the front.

The meetings were attended by DIG Patiala Range Kuldeep Chahal, DIG Rupnagar Range Nanak Singh, SSP Patiala Varun Sharma, SSP Sangrur Dr Ravjot Grewal, SSP SAS Nagar Harmandeep Hans, SSP Fatehgarh Sahib Shubham Aggarwal, SSP Barnala Mohammad Sarfaraz Alam, SSP Rupnagar Maninder Singh and SSP Malerkotla Gurmeet Singh.