Chandrapur police fleet gets 14 patrol vehicles, two CCTV surveillance vans

The Chandrapur police fleet now has 14 new patrol vehicles and two state of the art mobile CCTV surveillance vans. The vehicles were bought using special funds from the District Planning Committee (DPC), and were formally launched at a ceremony held at the police headquarters.

The vehicles were inducted into service for public safety by the state's tribal development minister and Chandrapur district guardian minister, Dr. Ashok Uike. Senior elected representatives and administrative officials were present on the occasion. Police officials said the initiative would strengthen the force's capability and make Chandrapur safer, with 360 degree rotating cameras enabling round the clock surveillance of sensitive areas of the city.

The event at the police headquarters was attended by Chandrapur-Wani-Arni Lok Sabha member Pratibha Dhanorkar, legislative council member Sudhakar Adbale, Chandrapur MLA Kishore Jorgewar, Rajura MLA Devrao Bhongle and Warora MLA Karan Deotale. District collector Vasumna Pant, zilla parishad chief executive officer Pulkit Singh and municipal commissioner Akunuri Naresh also attended.

The event, held under the leadership of Superintendent of Police Ayush Nopani and Additional Superintendent of Police Ishwar Katkade, was attended by sub-divisional police officer Pramod Chougule, deputy superintendent of police (in charge) Ajinkya Tambde, local crime branch police inspector Amol Kachore, Chandrapur city station police inspector Nishikant Ramteke, Ramnagar police inspector Prabhavati Ekurke, traffic branch police inspector Amol Barapatre, motor transport department police inspector Sachin Pawar, reserve police inspector Kisan Navghare and wireless communication department sub-inspector Pravin Khartad, along with a large number of police officers and staff. District information officer Rajesh Yesankar and media representatives were also present.

The two new mobile CCTV surveillance vans drew particular attention. They are expected to prove effective in maintaining law and order during emergencies, political rallies, protests or festival crowds in sensitive parts of the city. The vans are fitted with 360 degree rotating PTZ and night vision high definition cameras capable of capturing clear footage of distant areas. The cameras are directly linked to the command and control centre at police headquarters, allowing senior officers to monitor events at the scene in detail from headquarters.

The vans are also equipped with advanced monitors, large video recording storage and a public address system for dispersing crowds or issuing announcements, effectively turning each vehicle into a mobile temporary control room. Police officials expressed confidence that the vehicles would be crucial for quick decision making and rapid response during sudden incidents. The other new patrol vehicles received through the District Planning Committee are also expected to intensify regular police patrolling in the district's remote and urban areas, helping police assert greater control over criminals. The event was organised by the Chandrapur police motor transport department, police welfare department, wireless communication department, cyber police station and headquarters staff.