Amit Shah awards President's Colour to Chandigarh Police

Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President's Colour to the Chandigarh Police during its 60th Raising Day and Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The honor recognizes six decades of service, dedication, and the force's role in countering terrorism to protect both the city and the nation.

During the event at the Sector 26 Police Lines, Shah lauded the force for setting benchmarks in policing and expressed confidence that Chandigarh could become India's first drug-free city. He noted that the force has achieved a 93 percent rate in sending suspects to jail under new NDPS laws. To enhance mobility and response times, 141 new vehicles were added to the fleet.

Shah also highlighted the city's efficient traffic management and the successful coordination between Chandigarh, Punjab, and Haryana police forces in managing the tri-city region. Additionally, the Home Minister is expected to announce various development projects worth approximately 258 crore rupees for the area.