MHA’S ANNUAL RANKING OF POLICE STATIONS: PUNJAB’S KIRATPUR SAHIB POLICE STATION RANKS 8TH NATIONALLY, 1ST IN STATE

— DGP PUNJAB GAURAV YADAV HANDS OVER CERTIFICATES TO SSP RUPNAGAR GULNEET KHURANA, CONGRATULATES HIM AND SHO KIRATPUR SAHIB ON ACHIEVING MILESTONE

— DGP GAURAV YADAV THANKED MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS FOR RECOGNISING SERVICES OF PUNJAB POLICE

— SAYS THIS ACHIEVEMENT UNDERSCORES EFFECTIVE POLICING STRATEGIES AND COMMUNITY-ORIENTED APPROACH ADOPTED BY KIRATPUR SAHIB POLICE

CHANDIGARH, September 25:

          In a recognition to the dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment of the Punjab Police in maintaining law and order, Punjab’s Kiratpur Sahib Police Station has achieved a remarkable feat by securing the 8th rank nationally and 1st rank in Punjab in the ‘Annual Ranking of Police Stations for year 2023’ released by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on the basis of prefixed parameters, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.

          To commemorate this achievement, the police station has received two certificates signed jointly by the Union Home Minister and Union Home Secretary.

          Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav accompanied by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Headquarters Dr Sukhchain Singh Gill has handed over both the certificates to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rupnagar Gulneet Singh Khurana and congratulated the latter and Station House Officer (SHO) Kiratpur Sahib on achieving this milestone.

          Notably, the Ministry of Home Affairs evaluates police stations annually based on predefined parameters, including disposal of investigations, resolution of complaints, effective public dealing, maintenance of records, conviction rate, etc.

          DGP Gaurav Yadav said that the Kiratpur Sahib Police Station has excelled in these areas, demonstrating its commitment to efficient and responsive policing. This accomplishment underscores the effective policing strategies and community-oriented approach adopted by the Kiratpur Sahib Police, he added.

          The DGP, while thanking the MHA for recognising the services of Punjab Police, said that this recognition serves as a motivation for the police personnel to continue delivering exceptional service and reflects Punjab Police’s commitment to excellence and its efforts to create a safer, more secure environment for citizens.

          Meanwhile, the police station’s achievement was formally recognised during the annual DGsP/IGsP Conference-2023 held on January 5, 2024. The names of top ten Police Stations in the country were also read out in this ceremony, with Kiratpur Sahib Police Station proudly figuring among the nation’s best.