22 bikes with advanced features inducted into Anantapur police patrol fleet
Superintendent of Police P. Jagadeesh on Friday inducted as many as 22 modern two-wheelers into their patrol fleet in a move to enhance the efficacy of mobility and response time.
The SP inaugurated the vehicles at the District Police Office here by conducting a puja ceremony, attended by senior police officials from the Anantapur, Kadiri, and Tadipatri sub-divisons.
Mr. Jagadeesh said that the new fleet was equipped with GPS tracking systems, sirens, night-vision lights, and public address systems. 'These features will aid the personnel on duty in traffic clearance, crowd control, and emergency response, particularly in congested and volatile areas,' he said.
He highlighted that the two-wheelers would be deployed across the district, with a focus on municipal towns, to enforce traffic regulation, law enforcement, and public safety.
Meanwhile, the SP distributed uniforms to about 50 personnel from the district special party and local petrol bunk staff as part of welfare initiatives.
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