Chandigarh, Dec. 31 -- The Punjab government has sought Rs.175 crore from the Centre to procure 17 anti-drone systems in the next financial year, DGP Gaurav Yadav said on Wednesday.

Addressing mediapersons here, Yadav said that the Punjab Police will also operationalise two software programmes for tackling organised crime in a scientific way.

"The Anti-Drone System (ADS) fleet will be expanded from the current three operational systems to an additional six under procurement, with 10 more to be procured later in a phased manner. The state government has sought Rs.175 crore in funds from the Centre to procure 17 more anti-drone systems in the next financial year. A high-powered committee has been formed for this purpose," he added.

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