A Rapid Rural Police Response System has been launched across Punjab to ensure prompt and effective police response in the state’s over 12,000 villages. Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, who launched the scheme, also flagged off 400 new motorcycles and 220 new Bolero jeeps under the new system. Under the system, police will respond to any crime or law and order situation within 20 minutes of it being reported.

Any resident of a rural area in Punjab can make a call to police helpline 100 for any kind of police assistance. The new round-the-clock system will respond to all kinds of emergencies or ‘call-for-help‘.

Did You Know?

• Punjab is a highly fertile land, owing to the five main rivers flowing through it. The important rivers that contribute to making Punjab an alluvial plain are Beas, Chenab, Sutlej, Ravi, and Jhelum, along with their tributaries.
• Punjab is a state with a balanced amalgamation of heat in summer, rain in monsoon and cold in winter. The three seasons are so distinctly distributed that you can enjoy each of them individually. Every season has its intrinsic worth. Owing to its north-east location, Punjab experiences both summer and winter to its extreme. It even receives abundant rainfall, which makes the state a very fertile land. Let us explore complete information on the weather and climate of Punjab.
• The main crops of Punjab are Wheat, Rice, and sugarcane. Punjab is the main producer of wheat in India. It is also called ‘India’s bread-basket’.
• It is also famous for its folk music and dance. Bhangra, Giddha, Dhola are some famous dances of Punjab.