Bhagwant Mann Says Punjab Foiling Pakistan’s Attempts to Disturb Peace

February 25, 2026

Jalandhar : Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday said as a border state, Punjab is fighting Pakistan’s daily attempts to disturb peace through anti-social elements and drone intrusions.

In a major push to strengthen law and order in the state, CM Mann underscored his government’s dual commitment to employment generation and police modernisation as 2,577 new personnel formally joined the Punjab Police at a passing-out parade held at the PAP Ground here.

Record Recruitment and Modernisation

Declaring the recruitment drive as part of the AAP government’s employment revolution, the Chief Minister highlighted that over 12,010 police personnel have been appointed since March 2022. He said Rs 1,100 crore has been earmarked to upgrade the force on scientific lines.

Cutting-edge measures including AI integration, specialised technical units and a strengthened Anti-Narcotics Task Force are being deployed to combat cybercrime, terrorism and drugs.

CM Mann said Punjab “is witnessing record recruitment, rapid technological upgradation and an uncompromising crackdown on crime, reaffirming his government’s resolve to secure lasting peace and stability in Punjab.”

“After assuming charge of office, I laid special thrust on upgrading the Punjab Police on scientific lines and Rs 1,100 crore has been kept for this purpose,” he added.

Training and Appointments Since 2022

Emphasising the state’s unique challenges as a border state, the Chief Minister said the Punjab Police has been making strenuous efforts to discharge its duties efficiently.

Highlighting the training background of the recruits, he said the newly-recruited personnel have received training at the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Police Academy in Phillaur, the Police Recruit Training Centre in Jahan Khelan (Hoshiarpur), and the In-Service Training Centre in Kapurthala.

Since March 2022, the government has issued appointment letters to over 12,010 police personnel across various cadres, including 1,062 Sub-Inspectors, 450 Head Constables, 10,098 Constables, and 400 civilian support staff.