Emergency Response

31 Mar

Punjab Police response time to match global standards with new emergency fleet

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Emergency Response, Law Enforcement, Punjab Police

Sangrur (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday announced that Punjab will now deliver police assistance within just six minutes, on par with developed regions such as the US and Europe, as he flagged off 508 Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) in Sangrur to significantly strengthen on-ground policing across the state. The vehicles, equipped with advanced technology and deployed across all 28 police districts under Dial-112, are set to ensure immediate response to distress calls, marking a major leap in rapid, technology-driven law enforcement. Backed by ₹327.70 crore investment in police vehicles over four years, the Chief Minister…

04 Mar

State-Level Mock Drill on Chemical Disasters to Be Held in Dera Bassi on March 6

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabChemical Disaster, Emergency Response, Mock Drill, Punjab

SAS Nagar, March 4, 2025 – Preparations for the state-level mock drill on chemical disasters, scheduled for March 6 in Dera Bassi, were reviewed during a high-level meeting at the District Administrative Complex under the chairpersonship of Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal. Officials from various departments participated to ensure smooth execution of the drill.During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner directed officials to stay prepared for emergencies like chemical disasters, floods, CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) incidents, fires, and earthquakes, which are potential risks in Punjab. The drill will focus on emergency response, first aid, and public safety measures.A central team…