Jalandhar, Jan 13: Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann distributed appointment letters to 1,746 police constables at the PAP Ground in Jalandhar, stating that Punjab is setting a national example by prioritizing merit-based recruitment over political recommendations. The Chief Minister noted that the state has maintained a historic pace of employment, providing government jobs to an average of 45 youth every day since March 2022.
The mass induction, which includes 1,261 district cadre and 485 armed cadre constables, brings the total number of police recruitments to 10,264 within the last four years. The Chief Minister mentioned that the total number of government appointments across all sectors has now reached 63,027.
“The youth of Punjab deserve these jobs purely on the basis of their calibre,” Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said. “Unfortunately, previous governments never cared for them. It gives me immense satisfaction that these recruitments have been made entirely on merit.”
Addressing the new recruits, the Chief Minister noted that as a border state, Punjab faces unique security challenges, particularly from cross-border “drug terrorism” and organized crime. He mentioned that the state is the first in India to deploy the ‘Baz Aankh’ anti-drone system in Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, and Amritsar to curb the smuggling of arms and narcotics.
“Punjab is fighting a war against drug terrorism,” the Chief Minister said. “Our police are acting as warriors in the ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign. Drug peddlers are being sent behind bars, and properties built with drug money are being demolished.”
The Chief Minister also noted the success of the Sadak Surakhya Force, which has reportedly reduced road accident casualties by 48 percent. He urged the new constables to adopt advanced technology and scientific investigation methods to tackle emerging threats like cybercrime, noting that the state’s cyber wing recently received national recognition in New Delhi.
“From my very first day in office, I ensured that deserving youth get their due,” the Chief Minister said. “I hope that you will use your positions to help the needy and underprivileged. Your duty is to ensure maximum public welfare so that every section of society benefits.”
