Mohali, Jan. 31 -- A day after the murder incident outside Mohali SSP office, Punjab director general of police (DGP), Gaurav Yadav, on Thursday night conducted inspection in Sector 3B2, Mohali, and addressed the media on Operation Prahar and recent policing actions.

The DGP said Punjab police launched Operation Prahar on January 20. Since then, police teams have conducted checks of more than 12,000 persons. He said misinformation is being spread about the operation and clarified that it is being carried out strictly within the legal framework. He said the operation aims to ensure public safety and is not meant to harass families.

Responding to media questions about the shortage of staff at police stations, the DGP said the concern was ...