India, March 3 -- Haryana will set up a dedicated anti-terrorism squad with two exclusive police stations in Gurugram and Panchkula, chief minister Nayab Singh Saini announced on Monday while presenting the state budget.

Saini said Rs.35.5 crore will be allocated in the financial year 2026 to 2027 to raise the squad. "An inspector general rank IPS officer will head the unit, and there will be a provision of women commandos in it," he said in his budget speech.

Senior police officers said the ATS will function as a specialised and independent unit within the state police structure. A senior IPS officer of Gurugram police said the squad will be distinct from district police.

"Its command chain is expected to report an ADGP rank officer i...