Shimla, Jan. 28 -- Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu hailed the Himachal Pradesh Police for securing the first position in the country for average response time under the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS-112) during the past 24 hours, highlighting the force's efficiency, dedication and professionalism in providing timely assistance to citizens in distress.

"Despite Himachal Pradesh's challenging mountainous terrain, long travel distances, and limited resources, the State has emerged as the best performer in emergency response, which is a matter of pride for all Himachalis," the Chief Minister said on Wednesday.

He added that the state government remains committed to police modernisation, technology-driven policing and citizen...