Jalandhar- The Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Maan is constantly emphasizing on the modernization of the police to strengthen the law and order in the state so that every Punjabi can feel safe and protect the life and property of all. Can protect The Road Safety Force was formed in Punjab by the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Maan to maintain the state of safety on the roads. The main function of this force is to provide first aid and transport the injured to hospital. Along with this, this force is providing all kinds of assistance to the citizens on the roads.
Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) were introduced by the Punjab government to provide immediate assistance to the complainants. The Punjab government has spent around Rs 21 crore to strengthen the law and order wing, in which the police personnel have been equipped with bullet proof jackets, cameras, modern helmets, body protector suits, modern shields, which have made the police personnel At all times the 5 will be able to handle any situation with agility and precision.
Punjab has become the first state to have its own road police. 116 Toyota Hilux vehicles have been given to the Road Safety Force, which is unmatched by anyone in the country. Compared to last year, around 1300-1400 people have been saved by the employees after the provision of road safety force in February this year. Apart from this, about 80 to 90 lakhs of cash and jewelery which were left in the vehicles of people who were victims of road accidents have also been delivered to the homes of those people by the employees.