Chandigarh, May 10:
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday urged the people to refrain from rushing to the spot of any missile or drone attack and touching the unidentified debris or remains until it has been defused by Army authorities.
In an emotive appeal to people, the Chief Minister said that people should not rush to the spot where any part of drone or missile is found as it can be harmful before it is defused. Soliciting fulsome support and cooperation from general public, he urged them to immediately inform the police if they see any missile or ballistic material. Bhagwant Singh Mann cautioned them against approaching or touching such hazardous objects as they can be fatal for them.
The Chief Minister said that state government is extending all help to the Indian armed forces in this war against Pakistan. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the double face of Pakistan has been exposed as it was targeting the common man by intensifying weapons and on other hand it is talking of peace. Meanwhile, he said that Punjab will lead from the front and as always we will make every sacrifice for the country.
The Chief Minister said that Punjabis are brave hearts and who have always acted as sword arm of the country and this hour is not an exception. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Indian forces have targeted the terror camps operational in Pakistan whereas our neighbouring country is doing the opposite by attacking on residential areas. Condemning Pakistan for targeting civil and military areas of the state, the he said that this was a cowardly act as the neighbouring country was aiming at innocent people.
The Chief Minister said that the Armed forces of India are fully capable to give a befitting reply to such actions by Pakistan and no stone will be left unturned for it. Bhagwant Singh Mann also exhorted the people to exercise restraint in these circumstances by displaying the ethos of religious tolerance, unity and brotherhood.
Reaffirming Punjab’s legacy of bravery, he stated that the state stands firmly with the Indian Army and no stone will be left unturned for this noble cause.
The Chief Minister said that the state government is already extending all possible help to the Armed forces for safeguarding the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the country. He said that the state government has already given nod for purchasing anti-drone system to check the smuggling of weapons and drugs through drone on the borders. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that nine anti drone systems will be installed along with 532 kilometers of border with Pakistan.
The Chief Minister said that these systems will help in checking the smuggling of drugs and weapons along with the border through the drones. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Rs 51.41 crore will be spent by the state government for this Nobel initiative aimed at strengthening security along with border. He further said that any other help sought by Armed forces in this war will also be fulfilled by the state government by all means.
