Chandigarh, January 30: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday congratulated Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh for his government’s success against gangsters and criminals in the state, especially in context of the recent gunning down of gangster Vicky Gounder in an encounter.
Rajnath extended his appreciation during a luncheon meeting with Punjab Governor VPS Badnore and Capt Amarinder. The meeting focused on matters related to internal security with thrust in cooperation between the Centre and the state to maintain peace and stability in the region.
The Home Minister lauded the efforts of Punjab Police and intelligence agencies in cracking down on criminals and organised gangs and offered all support of the Centre in the endeavour, an official spokesperson said after the meeting.
Underlining the need for modernisation of the state police force, the Chief Minister sought from Rajnath a Rs 50 crore grant for it. He also reiterated his earlier request for two companies of the CRPF to replace IRB in Punjab’s prisons.
The Chief Minister stressed that as a sensitive border state, Punjab needed a high level of security network, with a modern police force and foolproof security in jails.
