Punjab governor takes stock of security issues in border areas

Amritsar | Tuesday | 12th April, 2022

Summary:

Amritsar, Apr 12 (PTI) Punjab Governor Banwari Lal Purohit on Tuesday held a series of meetings with officials to take stock of security issues in border districts of Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar and Tarn Taran.

This meeting was attended by senior officers of the central agencies, including the BSF, Intelligence Bureau, Narcotics Control Bureau and the National Investigation Agency.

Major issues impacting national security were taken up and detailed discussions were held with all agencies.

Earlier, the governor addressed a meeting with sarpanches and other prominent people of the Amritsar and Tarn Taran districts.

The governor called upon people to be the eyes and ears of the border security forces.

He said the past incidents of air-dropping of arms and ammunition into Punjab have necessitated all concerned to be on vigil.