HM Amit Shah Confers President’s Colour on Chandigarh Police at Diamond Jubilee
Amit Shah honours six decades of service, highlights an 85% conviction rate and calls for a drug-free Chandigarh.
GG News Bureau
Chandigarh, 1st Nov: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah attended Chandigarh Police’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations on Sunday and conferred the prestigious President’s Colour on the force, recognising its 60 years of service, dedication and commitment to public safety.
Congratulating police personnel and the people of Chandigarh on the occasion of Chandigarh Foundation Day, Shah said the honour recognised the force’s contribution to policing over six decades. Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria was among the dignitaries present.
Recalling the force’s role during the era of terrorism, Shah said Chandigarh Police had demonstrated exceptional courage in protecting the city and the wider region. Since its establishment in 1966, the force had played a key role in maintaining security in the heart of North India.
85% Conviction Rate, Faster Justice
Highlighting improvements in the criminal justice system, Shah said Chandigarh had moved beyond the era of “Tareekh Pe Tareekh”, recording an 85% conviction rate and an average case disposal time of 140 days.
He said that since August 4, 2024, Chandigarh Police had registered 8,206 FIRs and filed online charge sheets in 7,590 cases. The force had also secured convictions in 93% of NDPS cases, reflecting its efforts against drug networks.
Shah said the implementation of the new criminal laws had helped improve investigation and prosecution, and described Chandigarh’s performance as a model for police forces across the country.
141 New Vehicles Added to Police Fleet
The Home Minister announced the induction of 141 new vehicles into the Chandigarh Police fleet, aimed at strengthening rapid response, patrolling and mobility.
He said Chandigarh Police currently ranked second nationally in response time and expressed confidence that the force would reach the top position next year. He also cited its Quick Response Time of 10 minutes and an average response time of four minutes.
Praising the city’s Beat Policing App, Shah said the system had made police services more accessible, allowing citizens to seek assistance without having to visit police stations. He also noted that Chandigarh had the country’s highest number of vehicles per capita but managed traffic without the congestion seen in many other cities.
AI Surveillance and Personnel Welfare
Shah said the Centre had provided Chandigarh with 2,152 AI-enabled CCTV cameras to strengthen surveillance. He also highlighted the force’s performance at the All India Police Duty Meet, where it won 145 medals, including 35 gold, 38 silver and 72 bronze.
On personnel welfare, he said financial assistance of ₹8,000 per month was being provided to 130 families of widowed police personnel. Scholarships worth around ₹2.25 crore were also being extended for education and sports. The force’s housing satisfaction rate stood at 48%.
Shah Calls for Drug-Free Chandigarh
Emphasising the need to tackle drug abuse, Shah urged Chandigarh Police to make the fight against narcotics its top priority. He said Chandigarh, despite its proximity to Punjab, should become the first region in the country to achieve a drug-free status.
He stressed that freeing the younger generation from drugs was essential to building a developed India and called on the police force to intensify its efforts against drug trafficking and organised crime.
