Punjab highway patrol(PHP) has been granted resources for prevention of crimes and accidents on highways. Currently, 360 operational posts of PHP in Punjab.
14 PHP posts are under construction whereas summary for creation of 88 new Posts is also being sent to Punjab government.With the establishment of 88 new posts,performance of PHP will be enhanced. The Punjab Government has sanctioned law and order allowance and new vehicles for PHP.
Likewise, 362 new vehicles will be provided to PHP for round the clock patrolling in concerned beat areas. Law and Order allowance has also been approved for encouragement and welfare of PHP personnel.
PHP came into existence by incumbent CM Punjab back in 2003 with the motto of “Safe highways—Safe Punjab”.
PHP performs it’s duties all over the Punjab, especially in rural areas. Since it’s inception PHP has been facing shortage of resources but now the incumbent government has decided to provide all possible resources for making it’s performance better.
Laced with modern technology and other resources , PHP will be able to control crimes and prevent accidents on highways more effectively.
