Chandigarh, Aug. 6 -- In a step to bolster security in the run-up to Independence Day, the Punjab Police conducted a coordinated cordon and search operation (CASO) across 213 bus stands throughout the state on Wednesday. The large-scale operation was part of the state's broader strategy to maintain law and order and ensure a peaceful celebration of the national festival, as directed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.

According to a press release, the security drive was executed simultaneously across all 28 police districts under the guidance of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav and personally monitored by Special DGP (Law and Order) Arpit Shukla. Senior police officials, including Commissioners of Police and Senior Superi...