Punjab's Security and Modernisation Drive: A Leap Forward

Punjab Police, seeking Rs 175 crore from the Centre, aims to acquire 17 anti-drone systems. Focus areas include organised crime tackling using AI, enhancing the Anti-Narcotics Task Force, and modernizing emergency response systems. The state is investing heavily in police infrastructure and technological advancements.

The Punjab government is intensifying its security measures by requesting Rs 175 crore from the Centre to acquire 17 anti-drone systems next year, according to DGP Gaurav Yadav.

Yadav detailed the Police's focus on tackling organised crime through technological advancements, including the operationalisation of two sophisticated software systems.

The state is also prioritising the modernisation of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force, with plans to enhance infrastructure and invest in quicker emergency response systems, signaling a robust security upgrade for Punjab.

(With inputs from agencies.)