With an aim to spread green cover in Jalandhar, the Punjab Armed Police (PAP) on Friday celebrated the Van Mahotsav by planting several saplings in its complex.In his address, Director General of Police (DGP) Iqbal Preet Singh Sahota underscored the need for planting more and more trees to enhance the green cover in the state.He said that it was the bounden duty of everybody to make stupendous efforts for protecting the environment. Mr. Sahota said that trees play a crucial role by conserving natural resources and improve the environment.He called upon the people to plant trees for the sake of future generation and said that it is high time for the people to come forward to plant more saplings and upkeep them properly to enhance the green cover in the district.He added that it is the duty of each person to protect the environment for giving a better future to the next generations by planting saplings.DGP said that special attention will be laid on the upkeep of these plants.On the occasion, IGP PAP Mr Jaskaran Singh, Commandants of Police Mr. Rajinder Singh, Mr. Raj Pal Singh Sandhu and others also planted saplings during the celebration of Van Mahotsav.