Manpower in highway patrol units augmented

The Tiruchi Rural Police authorities have augmented manpower strength in the 11 highway patrol units deployed on different stretches on the national and state highways. In addition to the existing two

The Tiruchi Rural Police authorities have augmented manpower strength in the 11 highway patrol units deployed on different stretches on the national and state highways. In addition to the existing two police personnel including the driver of the patrol vehicle, two more police constables have been posted to each of the patrol units now.

The move was put in place after the Superintendent of Police, Tiruchi Pa. Moorthy reviewed the functioning of the highway patrol units recently. The authorities have equipped the highway patrol units with necessary equipment including those required for personal safety of the police personnel deployed in the vehicles such as reflective jacket and reflective baton.

Extra strength has been provided to check vehicles, attend to emergencies and deal with crimes such as highway robberies. A field-level police officer from the respective jurisdictional police station would join the highway patrol unit while conducting vehicle checks. The units have been told to ensure that no vehicle was stationed on the roadside on the highways especially during night hours except at the permitted locations to prevent accidents and make sure hassle free movement of vehicles.