Sangrur, April 1 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday announced that Punjab would now deliver police assistance within just six minutes on par with the US and Europe, as he flagged off 508 emergency response vehicles (ERVs) in Sangrur. The vehicles, equipped with advanced technology and deployed across all 28 police districts under Dial 112, are set to ensure immediate response to distress calls, marking a major leap in rapid, technology-driven law enforcement, officials said. Backed by Rs.327.70 crore investment in police vehicles over four years, Mann highlighted that modernisation of the force has not only strengthened law and order but also tightened the grip on drug traffickers. Improved security continues to boost investor confidence, reflected in major investments like Tata Steel's second-largest plant in Punjab, the CM said. Addressing a gathering in Sangrur, the CM said a social boycott of those involved in drug trade was necessary as a final blow to eradicate the menace. "The state government has already tightened the noose around drug traders. The conviction rate in such cases has reached 87%, which is far higher than any other state. Yudh Nashian Virudh has been the biggest-ever crackdown on the drug network in Punjab, breaking the backbone of this illegal trade by snapping supply chains and putting big fish behind bars," he said. He further highlighted administrative reforms, stating, "For the first time, a bottom-up approach has been adopted, with vehicles now being provided to station house officers at the ground level instead of only senior officers." He also highlighted the role of Sadak Surakhiya Force, stating that it reduced road accident fatalities by 48% since its launch. "While previous governments allocated minimal funds for police welfare, the current government has invested Rs.327.69 crore in just four years, purchasing 2,904 vehicles since 2022. Today, every police station in Punjab has at least one new vehicle," he said. He further announced that Rs.11.45 crore has been allocated for additional vehicle procurement in 2026-27. Besides, the government will soon introduce Artificial Intelligence to enhance police efficiency, he said....