DGP lays stones of police infra projects in Nawanshahr

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, August 6

Director General of Police (DGP), Punjab, Dinkar Gupta on Friday laid foundation stones and inaugurated a slew of projects to develop a robust police infrastructure in the district for the welfare of the people and the police of Nawanshahr district.

The DGP, while laying foundation stone of the District Police Lines project at Jethu Majra village here, said this was the most prestigious project of the district police, which is coming up almost 26 years after the formation of the district. He said the District Police Lines, which will be established in over 10 acres land with a cost of Rs25 crore will have all required facilities, including stadium/parade ground, quarter guard, GO mess, GO quarters, NGO hostels, barracks, administration block, police dispensary, police gym and MT section etc.

The DGP also inaugurated the district police office (DPO), which comprises modern conference hall, spacious public room with separate feeding corner for nursing mothers and video conferencing eoom etc.

DGP Gupta also unveiled two other major projects, including police station Sadar Balachaur, which will house the SHO residence.

Later, the DGP also inaugurated the Mukandpur police station building established with a cost of Rs1.64 crore. He said the three-storey built in an area of four-kanal comprises SHO Room, armoury, munshi room, lock ups and waiting area for the public at the ground floor, while the first floor has IO’s rooms, malkhana, whereas the third storey will consist of recreation room, residential portion, including barracks for NGOs, besides the dining/kitchen facility.