Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Chandigarh Police and presented the force with the President's Colour as the Chief Guest at the award ceremony. The event marked the 60th Raising Day of the Chandigarh Police.
Several dignitaries attended the occasion, including Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria.
Amit Shah Lauds Chandigarh Police for Six Decades of Service
Addressing the gathering, Shah said the President's Colour awarded to Chandigarh Police recognises the force's six decades of service, dedication and sensitivity. He said that since 1966, Chandigarh Police has worked tirelessly to protect the city, writing a golden chapter in its history.
The President's Colour is a mark of honour for a police force, and Shah's remarks framed the award as public recognition of the force's long record rather than a routine ceremonial gesture.
141 New Vehicles Added to Chandigarh Police Fleet
The Union Home Minister said that 141 new vehicles are being inducted into the Chandigarh Police fleet. He said this will significantly strengthen the force's capacity.
- The occasion was the Diamond Jubilee of Chandigarh Police, marking 60 years since its establishment
- Shah presented the President's Colour as Chief Guest at the ceremony
- Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria was among those present
- Shah cited the force's service since 1966 in his address
- 141 new vehicles are being added to the police fleet
Our Take: A Recognition That Comes With Expectations
In our view, the President's Colour is not just a ceremonial honour — it puts the Chandigarh Police on a pedestal where public expectations rise with the recognition. Shah's praise for the force's "dedication and sensitivity" sets a standard the police will now be measured against.
To put it plainly, the announcement of 141 new vehicles matters more for daily policing than the ceremony itself. A city force's real test is response time and visible presence on the ground, and a bigger fleet directly supports both. Readers in Chandigarh should see this as a promise of better service, not just a celebration of the past.
The presence of the Union Home Minister and the Chandigarh Administrator at the same event also signals that the force's performance is being watched at the highest levels of administration. That attention can be good for accountability — but only if the promised resources actually reach the streets and are maintained over time.
