Chandigarh, Aug. 12 -- In a move to strengthen the city's security apparatus, the UT administration has earmarked 1.11 acres in Sector 52 for a dedicated women's police station.

At present, the station operates from a shared building in Sector 17, which also houses other police wings. Following the land allocation, a Detailed Project Report (DPR) will be prepared, and necessary approvals and tender processes will be completed.

In addition, 1.5 acres of land in Sector 31 has been allocated for the Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau (SIB). The proposed site will house a modern, high-tech office complex for the bureau, which serves as the regional wing of the Central Intelligence Bureau, monitoring security, counter-terrorism, organised crime,...