Of late, a spate of burglaries has triggered panic among the residents of VSS Nagar area under the Sahid Nagar police station here.
In last few days, burglaries occurred near the VSS Nagar Haat and A/L colony post office, while on Saturday night, miscreants attempted to commit robbery in four houses, including two in G/L colony and two in D/L colony.
On Monday, VSS Nagar Unayan Parishad general secretary Dillip Dashsharma and joint secretary Nimai Charan Das met Sahid Nagar PS IIC Biranchi Narayan Pati and held discussions over the rising crimes.
After discussions, Pati said that patrolling would be conducted in the VSS Nagar from 11pm to 5 am by a PCR van and three PCR motorcycles. Besides, an officer has been given charge for the VSS Nagar outpost, who would also monitor the patrolling.
The Parishad members also requested Pati to ban the entry of heavy vehicles during evening time in VSS Nagar area. Pati assured that it would be implemented soon.