Chandigarh, April 8 : Showing zero tolerance towards gangsters, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday asked the Anti Gangster Task Force (AGTF) to stamp them out from the state in order to repose people’s full faith and confidence in the law and order machinery. Chairing a meeting with the newly constituted AGTF led by DGP V K Bhawra, Mann reiterated his government’s firm commitment to wipe out gangsters from the state. He said the AGTF would be absolutely empowered with requisite manpower, advanced technology, vehicles and adequate funds. “The responsibility of providing security to three crore people in Punjab lies with me and I will leave no stone unturned to boost their morale on this count.” Mann asked the officers to discharge their duties with utmost sincerity, honesty and professional commitment without any fear or prejudice. He also authorized the AGTF to utilize the services of State Special Operation Cells (SSOCs) at Mohali, Amritsar and Fazilka in addition to the services offered by the 361 police stations across the state. Mann also asked the AGTF chief to formulate a Standing Order for its effective functioning demarcating its role, functions and responsibilities within a week. Likewise, he emphasized the need to intensify efforts for interstate coordination for ensuring coordinated and effective action to curb the terror unleashed by the gangsters with a heavy hand. DB MR