Chandigarh, May 10 -- Amid escalating tensions on the India-Pakistan border, the Punjab Government on Friday rolled out a sweeping set of decisions that mark a pivotal moment in the state's internal security, social welfare, and economic diversification agenda. At the heart of these moves is a bold announcement by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann - Punjab will procure its own anti-drone systems to neutralize threats posed by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) used for smuggling drugs, arms, and potentially hostile surveillance.
The Government, in a Cabinet meeting convened on war footing, also decided to extend the 'Farishtey Scheme' to the victims of war and terrorism, ensuring them free emergency medical care and legal protection. Further bolst...