CHANDIGARH — The Punjab Police has implemented elevated operational and personal safety protocols for officers serving across northern border districts, following a security advisory issued by the Inspector General of Police (Border Range, Amritsar).
The internal advisory—sent to police chiefs across Amritsar Rural, Batala, Gurdaspur, and Pathankot—has drawn sharp political criticism from opposition leaders regarding state law and order dynamics.
Core Operational Directives
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Field Movement Constraints: Enforces a compulsory “Buddy Pair System” for field travel, instructing officers to avoid solitary commutes and limit off-duty uniform exposure.
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Tactical Checkpoint Measures: Mandates 360-degree security perimeters, posted armed sentries, and decentralized troop positioning at all operational checkpoints (nakas).
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Anti-Reconnaissance Controls: Directs personnel to randomize duty routes, transit modes, and travel schedules to thwart potential target tracking around police camps and residential quarters.
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Inter-Agency Intelligence: Requires immediate operational coordination with the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) and Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) on organized crime and cross-border threats.
