Punjab: Operation Satark launched to ensure safety of public

ANI April 12, 2025 200 views

Punjab's Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav has initiated Operation Satark to enhance public safety and combat potential security threats. The comprehensive operation involves extensive checks at critical locations, including railway stations and border areas. Collaboration with central forces like the Border Security Force demonstrates a multi-agency approach to maintaining state security. The operation specifically targets drug trafficking and potential cross-border interventions.

"Pakistan is continuously moving to breach the peace of the state, and we are working continuously to prevent them from succeeding in their plans" - DGP Gaurav Yadav
Bathinda, April 12: Following the launch of Operation Satark in various locations in Punjab, which aims to curb drug trafficking and enhance security coordination with the central forces, a senior police official stated that operations were being planned to ensure the safety of the public.

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Large-scale security operation launched across Punjab by state police

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Intensive checks conducted at railway stations and border areas

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Joint operation with Border Security Force to enhance monitoring

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amneet Kondal, while speaking to ANI, said, "Operation Satark has been launched in Punjab across Punjab on the directions of Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav...The operations have been planned to ensure the safety of the public...Police personnel have been deployed at Bathinda Junction railway station...We will be conducting a search operation at the Bathinda Junction railway station..."

Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav on Saturday conducted late-night inspections at multiple locations across the state as part of Operation Satark, which aims to curb drug trafficking and enhance security coordination with Central forces.

During his visit to the Chheharta police station in Amritsar, DGP Yadav said that senior officers have been directed to carry out intensive checks statewide.

"Senior officials are conducting checks across the state. Pakistan is continuously moving to breach the peace of the state, and we are working continuously to prevent them from succeeding in their plans," he told reporters.

Yadav further added, "Our team is alert against fighting the drugs issue in the state. Our efforts are to keep the state safe and secure. We are also installing CCTV cameras, to monitor things more closely.

"In a show of inter-agency coordination, the DGP was seen inspecting police posts near the Attari border, jointly with officials from the Border Security Force (BSF)."We are here with the BSF officers. We are undertaking our duties jointly. We are taking several steps together to maintain peace in the area. We have conducted this operation jointly in Jalandhar and Amritsar," he added.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
Finally some concrete action against drugs in Punjab! This operation was long overdue. Hope they keep up the momentum and clean up our state 🙏
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Priya M.
The joint operations with BSF make so much sense. Security should always be coordinated between agencies. Good move!
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Harpreet S.
While I appreciate the effort, I hope this isn't just for show. We've seen temporary crackdowns before that fizzle out. Need sustained action to really make a difference.
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Amanjit B.
The CCTV installation is a smart move. More surveillance means better prevention. Safety first! 👍
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Simran J.
As someone who travels through Bathinda Junction often, I feel much better knowing there's increased police presence. Small steps matter!
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Gurpreet L.
The drug problem has ruined too many families in Punjab. Hope Operation Satark brings real change and not just headlines. Our youth deserve better.

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