The ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸਰਕਾਰ has announced a high-security alert in the state after a terror attack happened in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday. The state is taking extra steps to protect ਲੋਕ who may be at risk.
ਮੁੱਖ ਮੰਤਰੀ Bhagwant Mann and Director General of ਪੁਲਿਸ (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said that security has been increased around important places like religious sites, public gathering areas, and schools or colleges that have students from Jammu and Kashmir.
After the attack, a meeting was held to discuss the security situation. It was attended by top officials, including the ਮੁੱਖ Secretary, Home Secretary, and heads of Intelligence and Vigilance departments.
DGP Gaurav Yadav said that more checks are being done at the border with Jammu and Kashmir. Security has also been increased in busy areas to make ਲੋਕ feel safe. He added that ਪੰਜਾਬ is working closely with J&K ਪੁਲਿਸ and national intelligence agencies. He blamed Pakistan for trying to create problems in ਭਾਰਤ but said ਪੰਜਾਬ would strongly respond to any threats.
ਮੁੱਖ ਮੰਤਰੀ Mann said that because ਪੰਜਾਬ shares a 530 km border with Pakistan, it often faces trouble from across the border. He mentioned that drones are being used to smuggle drugs, weapons, and fake money into the state. Mann said gangsters and drug smugglers are working together and trying to disturb peace. He added that the state is ready to deal with any threats and will keep Punjabis safe.
He also said that the ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸਰਕਾਰ is working with the J&K ਸਰਕਾਰ to bring back Punjabis who are stuck in Kashmir safely.
