Traffic management is a major challenge for the police in Uttarakhand. The Uttarakhand Director General of Police Anil K Raturi said this after conducted a meeting with the senior police officers from all 13 districts on Monday.
The meeting was held to discuss the security and traffic preparations for Char Dham Yatra, fire safety norms and preventive measures to be taken, routine crime, intelligence, scientific evidence and required equipment among other issues.
When asked about the meeting DGP Anil K Raturi said, “During elections, from polling to counting, security for VIPs and VVIPs, police have done commendable work. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss about future plans. We discussed the security of the ongoing Char Dham Yatra. During the Yatra season, traffic is a big challenge for us; pilgrims and tourist are coming in large numbers.
We also discussed about routine crimes. We feel that the department needs to work on preventive measures. Criminal intelligence will be developed. Scientific evidence such as finger prints will be focused on more during investigation.”He further added, “We also discussed about the steps that is to be taken by State Disaster Response Force and police stations for the upcoming monsoon season. Officers are instructed to resolve the cases of heinous crimes including rape and POCSO within two months.”Director General, Law and Order, Ashok Kumar said, “After a long time a meeting was conducted with all SSPs, SPs and Range level officers. DGP reviewed crime related problems, Char Dham Yatra, Disaster Management preparations, traffic and prevention of road accidents. Regarding the fire security norms, we have already issued letters to each district to check fire safety measures in coaching centres and other prime areas.
In the meeting we discussed what we can do to enhance our rescue abilities in such a scenario. We have decided to provide police stations and fire service centres with safety nets as one of the rescue measures.”