Chandrapur police get 14 new vehicles, guardian minister Ashok Uike inaugurates fleet
Two mobile CCTV surveillance vans with 360-degree PTZ cameras were also inducted to strengthen law and order in the city.
The Chandrapur district police force has received 14 new vehicles to boost its working capacity, mobility and ability to respond quickly in emergencies. The vehicles were inaugurated by the state's tribal development minister and Chandrapur district guardian minister, Dr Ashok Uike.
At the same event, two mobile CCTV surveillance vans equipped with modern technology were also inducted into police service to further strengthen the city's security and law and order.
The event was attended by Member of Parliament Pratibha Dhanorkar, Legislative Council member Sudhakar Adbale, MLAs Kishore Jorgewar, Devrao Bhongle and Karan Deotale. Also present were District Collector Vasumana Pant, Zilla Parishad chief executive officer Pulkit Singh, municipal corporation commissioner Akunuri Naresh, Superintendent of Police Ayush Nopani, Additional Superintendent of Police Ishwar Katkade, and other senior police department officials.
The two mobile CCTV vans will be used to maintain law and order in the city, keep watch on crime, and monitor protests, festivals, processions and crowded places. When needed, the vans can be used to set up a mobile surveillance system at any location at short notice. The vehicles are fitted with high-capacity PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras capable of 360-degree rotation, along with high-definition and night-vision cameras, allowing activity to be recorded clearly at a distance, day or night.
The cameras on these vans will be directly linked to the main control room, making it easier to keep direct watch on the situation at any incident site. The vans are also equipped with modern monitors, video recording and storage systems, and a public announcement system, which will help in crowd control, in giving out necessary information during emergencies, and in taking prompt decisions.
This mobile surveillance system will be used in sensitive areas, important intersections, crowded places and various public events. In the event of any untoward incident, direct monitoring of the spot will make it more effective to alert police teams immediately and activate the necessary response system.
The new vehicles, funded through the district planning committee, will speed up the police's daily patrolling. They will also boost the force's capacity to maintain law and order, reach incident sites quickly and respond faster in emergencies. The modern vehicles and technology-based surveillance are expected to further strengthen the goal of a capable police force and a safer Chandrapur.
The event was organised under the guidance of Superintendent of Police Ayush Nopani and Additional Superintendent of Police Ishwar Katkade, with officers and staff of the police motor transport department, police welfare department, wireless communication department, cyber police station and police headquarters working together.
