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Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Punjab for official visit
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🗓 30 Sep 2026, 12:01 PM
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Home Minister Amit Shah began his scheduled visit to Punjab today, aiming to review law‑and‑order measures and meet state officials.
New Delhi's Home Minister Amit Shah touched down in Punjab early this morning as part of a pre‑planned itinerary to assess the state's internal security framework. Accompanied by senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Shah is expected to visit key police headquarters and interact with the Punjab police chief.
The minister's agenda includes a briefing on recent law‑and‑order challenges, a review of ongoing anti‑terror initiatives, and discussions on coordination between central and state agencies. Sources said the visit also aims to reinforce the government's commitment to maintaining public safety ahead of upcoming elections.
Security arrangements for the trip have been tightened, with additional deployment of central forces and local police to ensure smooth movement. Shah is slated to conclude his Punjab tour by late afternoon, after which he will return to New Delhi for further meetings on national security matters.
The minister's agenda includes a briefing on recent law‑and‑order challenges, a review of ongoing anti‑terror initiatives, and discussions on coordination between central and state agencies. Sources said the visit also aims to reinforce the government's commitment to maintaining public safety ahead of upcoming elections.
Security arrangements for the trip have been tightened, with additional deployment of central forces and local police to ensure smooth movement. Shah is slated to conclude his Punjab tour by late afternoon, after which he will return to New Delhi for further meetings on national security matters.