The Tribune, January 10, 2001
We will improve the image of the force: SP
From Rahul Das
Tribune News Service
AMBALA, Jan 9 - Police records, which are crucial in tracking down criminals, are going to be improved in the district.
The new Superintendent of Police, Mr Sandeep Khirwar, told The Tribune that besides keeping a strong check on crime, his priority will be to improve the police records which are useful in solving cases. "The data base is going to be improved," he said.
Mr Khirwar has taken charge from Mr K K Mishra, who had a brief stint lasting less than two months. Mr Mishra had succeeded Mr Navdeep Singh Virk.
The new SP said that he will continue the efforts launched by Mr Mishra for improving the image of the force and having a public-friendly image. "I am keen that there should be significant improvement in the public-police relations," he said.
Mr Khirwar said that efforts are already on to increase the number of vehicles available with the district police so that more effective policing can take place. "Organised crime is definitely going to be checked. Crimes like gambling, distillation of illicit liquor and immoral trafficking are going to be significantly brought down," he said.
"I am going to personally review the major cases. Besides myself, others colleagues are going to take a fresh look at the old cases so that we can solve," he said.
Mr Khirwar stated that patrolling, routine and surprise nakabandis are going to be laid stress upon. "We are trying to reduce the response time of the PCRs so that they can reach the spot faster," he said.
Regarding traffic, the SP stated regular traffic checking is in progress which will help in preventing accidents. "There are two ways of ensuring smooth flow of traffic. One is through generating awareness, and the other is through challaning offenders," he said.
He pointed out that the number of accidents is also going to come down following the construction of overbridges in congested areas. "The overbridge near the railway station/bus stand, Ambala Cantonment, will help in bringing down the accidents at that spot. In a similar manner, the other overbridge under construction will also help in bringing down the accidents," he said.
We will also be working in close coordination with the newly opened traffic wing in Mohra. "From December 30 to January 4, we challaned about 800 motorists. On December 30, 207 vehicles were challaned, on December 31, 258 were challaned, on January 1, 29 were challaned, on January 2, 161 were challaned, on January 3, 90 were challaned and on January 4, 161 motorists were challaned," he said.
Mr Khirwar stressed that he will be trying for the overall improvement in policing. "Our effort is to optimise within our resources," he added.
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