Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed all the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) to stay vigilant in view of the latest cross-border tensions escalating between India and Pakistan.
Presiding over a high-level meeting at Shimla on Friday, the CM took detailed feedback from all the DCs and SPs regarding the prevailing condition in their respective districts.
Addressing the meeting, the CM said, “There is no need to panic as such, but you all should remain cautious and watchful at all levels, and essential government offices will remain operational across the state, including the Chief Minister’s office, Office of Chief Secretary and Control Rooms with essential staff, during the upcoming three holidays.”
He said, “ The district administration adjoining inter-state borders will immediately take necessary measures as and when warned by the sound of the sirens, particularly in Pathankot, Chandigarh and Jammu and Kashmir, in case of possible escalation of tension, and instructed everyone to adhere to the instructions of the Union Government and the State Government to ensure the safety of the people.”
He also directed to ensure adequate security around the vital installations, including religious places, airports, dams and bridges, etc., and directed to conduct regular mock drills in accordance with the advisories of the Union Government.
The CM extended solidarity with the Indian Armed Forces and the Union Government, further commending the action of our armed forces for giving a befitting reply to the Pakistani failed intrusion: “We are proud of our brave hearts and the action being taken by our armed forces in safeguarding the nation,” he added .
The Chief Minister also urged the people of the State to rely on the official information and not be swayed by the rumours or fake news.
The CM also met the governor, Shiv Pratap Shukla, and apprised him of the measures taken in the wake of the present situation.”
