Amritsar: Police intensify security checks ahead of Independence Day

In view of the upcoming Independence Day, Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar on Tuesday inspected ongoing search operations and security arrangements at the city’s railway station.

Under the supervision of DCP Alam Vijay Singh, teams led by ADCP City-2 Harpal Singh, ACP North Rishabh Bhola, the SHO, Civil Lines, along with personnel from the Government Railway Police, the RPF cordoned off the station and conducted thorough checks at all entry and exit points. Sniffer dogs and anti-sabotage units combed the premises, CCTV feeds were reviewed, and passengers’ luggage was screened. Suspicious individuals were questioned, and the ownership of vehicles parked in and around the station was verified through the Vehicle App.

The Commissionerate Police have also set up round-the-clock checkpoints at city entry and exit points as well as in internal areas. Night domination has been intensified, with all incoming and outgoing vehicles being carefully inspected and suspicious persons questioned in detail. In crowded markets within the walled city, foot patrols have been strengthened, while QRT and SWAT teams have been increased, equipped with modern weapons, and deployed at sensitive locations.

Special drives were also carried out at various naka points to check vehicles with black-tinted windows, illegal mesh screens, hooters, and sirens. Offenders were fined and warned that repeat violations could lead to vehicle impounding. Motorcycles with modified silencers creating loud noises, triple riding, and helmetless riders were also penalised.

The police reiterated their commitment to working tirelessly, day and night, to maintain harmony, peace, and law and order, ensuring the safety of the public.