Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government has decided to purchase nine anti-drone systems, which will be deployed in six border districts of the state in coordination with the Border Security Force to keep a vigil on narco-terrorism.
Briefing the media after the Cabinet meeting today, the Chief Minister said the Punjab government has decided to include terrorism victims and war-injured civilians in its ‘Farishtey Scheme’, under which free-of-cost treatment will be provided at any hospital.
The Cabinet meeting was convened today to take stock of the present situation and review readiness in all areas, including ration stock availability. Another decision taken was that ministers will visit border areas to ensure that there is enough supply of essential goods..
Amid escalating tensions on the India-Pakistan border, the Punjab Government on Friday rolled out a sweeping set of decisions that mark a pivotal moment in the state’s internal security, social welfare, and economic diversification agenda. At the heart of these moves is a bold announcement by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann — Punjab will procure its own anti-drone systems to neutralize threats posed by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) used for smuggling drugs, arms, and potentially hostile surveillance.
The Government, in a Cabinet meeting convened on war footing, also decided to extend the ‘Farishtey Scheme’ to the victims of war and terrorism, ensuring them free emergency medical care and legal protection. Further bolstering readiness in the six sensitive border districts, Cabinet Ministers have been deployed across these areas to prevent hoarding, ensure uninterrupted supply of essentials, and coordinate directly with local administrations and the armed forces.