The Delhi Police on Monday issued directions to police stations and its officials to take preventive steps following the ‘coronavirus’ outbreak.
According to the order issued by the Delhi Police Commissioner’s office on Monday, at every point of police establishment, every visitor should be checked by ‘Fever Gun’.
“Sanitisers and masks to be used by police officials and personnel at all the establishments. It is requested to make necessary provision for the same immediately and ensure the compliance of the directions,” the order further stated.
There are 15 districts in Delhi which have around 203 police stations including eight Metro Rail police stations, five Railways police stations, two Airport police stations and five police stations for specialised crime units which includes Special Cell and Crime Branch. Beside this there is Police Control Room (PCR) unit, Cyber Crime Unit, Police Training Academy, Traffic units, Economic Offense Wing, Special Police Unit for Women and Children (SPUWAC) and some other establishments.
There are around 85,000 police personnel deputed at various points in national Capital. Earlier, this week, the Delhi Police also directed its traffic unit to use disposable straws during alcoholmeter and wear masks while performing checking.