Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): In a significant step toward enhancing urban policing and public safety, Chandigarh Police flagged off 55 newly inducted vehicles under the theme “Guardians of the Road” at the Police Headquarters in Sector 9.
The ceremonial flag-off was led by H. Rajesh Prasad, Chief Secretary of U.T. Chandigarh, who emphasized the importance of modern infrastructure in maintaining law and order in a rapidly growing city like Chandigarh. The newly added fleet includes 25 TVS Apache motorcycles, 5 Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycles, 20 Honda Activa scooters, 2 prison vans, 2 under-lift recovery vans, and 1 platform recovery vehicle. These additions are expected to significantly boost mobility, emergency response time, and operational efficiency across various policing units.
The event witnessed the presence of senior administrative and police officials, including Mandip Singh Brar, Home Secretary, U.T. Chandigarh, and Pushpendra Kumar, Inspector General of Police. Also in attendance were Rajiv Ranjan Singh, DIG; Sumer Partap Singh; Kanwardeep Kaur; Manjeet Sheoran; Geetanjali Khandewal; K.M. Priyanka; and Anurag Daru, along with other senior officers.
Addressing the media, the Chief Secretary lauded the proactive approach of Chandigarh Police in upgrading its fleet and highlighted that such initiatives are crucial for ensuring quicker response times and better citizen services. He added that strengthening infrastructure remains a key priority in delivering efficient and people-centric policing. The event concluded with the ceremonial flag-off, symbolizing a renewed commitment by Chandigarh Police to safeguard citizens and reinforce its role as the true “Guardians of the Road.”
