Chandigarh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday lauded Chandigarh Police, saying it performed duties in an exemplary manner and set a benchmark across the country.
Shah was addressing a gathering on the occasion of the 60th Raising Day event of Chandigarh Police and presenting the President’s Colour to the force. When the period of terrorism began, Chandigarh too was not left untouched by its impact. Chandigarh has proven this by doing it,” he noted.
Since 1966, Chandigarh Police has worked tirelessly to safeguard the city, effectively writing a golden chapter in the history of policing across the nation, he said. Lauding Chandigarh police, Shah said that with a force of around 6,000 personnel, various wings, including the Crime Wing, Operation Cell, Security Wing, Traffic Police and PCR, have performed their duties in an exemplary manner and set a benchmark across the country. Referring to the new criminal laws, Shah said a total of 8,206 FIRs have been registered from August 4, 2024, until today. With an increase in the conviction rate, Chandigarh Police managed to secure punishments in 85 per cent of cases, he said. “I believe this serves as an ideal for the country and all its police units that if we implement the new judicial codes effectively, we can ensure punishment for 85 per cent of criminals.
During those difficult times, Chandigarh Police demonstrated extraordinary valour and courage, said Shah. “Out of these, Chandigarh Police filed online charge sheets in 7,590 cases, which is a national record,” he said.
