Punjab Road Safety Force: Mann holds review meeting in Ludhiana, says 144 vehicles with 1300 cops to be rolled out in first phase

He said that in the first phase, 1300 cops will be recruited for this specialized force. Inspecting the vehicles to be launched for the force, he said that initially 144 vehicles will be launched of which 116 will be Isuzu vehicles which will be deployed every 30 kilometres and 28 will be SUVs that will be equipped with speed radars. Mann further said that the vehicles will also have medical kit for providing emergency treatment to any person in need.

Mann also checked designs of uniforms proposed for this ultra modern force and said that the uniform must have reflectors so that a person in need can spot these cops even from a distance. Mann expressed hope that this maiden initiative of the state government will be replicated in the other states of the country too.

Mann also visited the family of Punjabi singer Surinder Shinda who died recently and expressed his condolences. He said that Shinda touched one and all with his melodious voice and soulful creations and took Punjabi music industry to pinnacles of success. He assured the family that the government would extend all necessary support to honor the late singer’s contributions to Punjabi culture. Mann said that he grew up listening to Shinda’s songs. He said that during those times, Shinda was so popular that people used to fix schedule of their weddings according to his availability.