Chandigarh, May 11 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday dedicated fire apparatus worth Rs.47 crore to strengthen emergency response in border areas of the state amid ongoing escalation of tensions at the border. The CM said in order to cater to the needs of the border region fire apparatus, including small and medium fire tenders and other essential machinery worth Rs.47 crore has been dedicated to the people of the state. Mann said this includes a disaster deployment kit (DD kit), hydraulic combi tool collapse structure and rescue kit (CSSR kit), gas detectors, fire entry suits, battery backup lighting tower, multipurpose fire tender, quick response vehicle (small) and others. This equipment will be deployed in sensitive regions such as Pathankot, Rajasansi, Ferozepur, and other vulnerable locations. "These will help tackle any awkward situation arising at the border due to mounting tension between both countries," he added....