Chandigarh Plans New Police Station in Dhanas; 80-Bed Hospital Also Proposed

October 8, 2026

Chandigarh: Preparations are underway to establish a new police station in Dhanas, Chandigarh. In view of the area’s growing population and the need to strengthen policing, the Chandigarh Administration has started looking for a suitable site for the proposed police station.

Along with this, there is also a proposal to construct an 80-bed hospital in Dhanas.

Home-cum-Health Secretary Mandip Singh Brar visited Dhanas on Wednesday evening to inspect the proposed sites for both projects. During the visit, he held discussions with officials regarding the land requirements for the police station and the hospital. Land will be earmarked according to the specific requirements of both projects.

After the land is finalised, the Urban Planning Department will prepare the layout plans for the proposed police station and hospital complexes. With the administration inspecting the sites, the process of taking both projects forward has now begun.

Special Focus on Need for New Police Station

The population of Dhanas has increased in recent times, creating a need to strengthen the local policing system. Keeping this in view, the administration inspected a site for establishing a new police station.

Once the new police station is constructed, police presence in Dhanas and the surrounding areas is expected to increase. It will also help strengthen law and order arrangements in the area.

Residents to Get Easier Access to Police Services

The proposed police station will make it easier for residents to lodge complaints, seek assistance and access other police services without having to travel long distances.

It will also help in maintaining law and order and enable a quicker police response to incidents in Dhanas and nearby areas.

Officials Discuss Land and Future Planning

Chief Engineer C.B. Ojha, Chief Architect Rajiv Mehta and Assistant Estate Officer Pavitar Singh, along with other Chandigarh Administration officials, accompanied Mandip Singh Brar during the site inspection.

The officials briefed him about the details and requirements of both proposed projects. Discussions were held regarding the land required for the police station and 80-bed hospital, as well as the proposed construction and development at the sites.

Once the land is finalised, the Urban Planning Department will prepare the layouts and comprehensive plans for both projects.

Secretary Inspects Vending Zone, Interacts With Vendors

Mandip Singh Brar also visited the authorised vending zone in Dhanas during his visit.

He inspected the arrangements at the site and interacted with vendors selling their goods there. He asked them about any difficulties they were facing in their daily operations and enquired about the issues and facilities available to them.

He also discussed the existing setup of the vending zone with officials and held discussions on ways to improve the arrangements.