By Firstdespatch Desk Sep 02, 2022
Agartala, Sep 02 (FD) Amid the rise in thefts and robberies in the capital city, the state police have beefed up security across the city and its outskirts.
The development was made following Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha’s review meeting on the situation and subsequent orders.
An official statement said a special investigation team has been set up to look into recent cases of theft and robbery - tasked with speedy investigation and arrest of criminals - night patrolling have also been strengthened.
It has been decided to keep all check-posts in the capital and surrounding areas operational throughout the night and every vehicle with documents will be searched at check-posts at night.
Enhanced patrolling through Beat patrolling and night mobile is being carried out in the sensitive pockets in and around Agartala city.
Besides, Police, TSRs and SPOs have been deployed in Agartala city police stations during the night.
Village defence parties have been activated in sensitive pockets and necessary assistance from the police side would be provided.
Close watch on the habitual offenders and scrap dealers is being maintained. Necessary legal action is being taken against the habitual offenders.
The police are keeping a close watch on Bus Stands and Railways Stations.
Besides, senior-level police officers are entrusted to supervise for effective policing in and around Agartala city.
Patrolling of ERSS mobile vehicles is being extended to sensitive pockets for enhancement of police presence in Agartala city.
The Tripura Police has also appealed to the public to inform police by dialing ‘112’ in case of any suspicious movement or information of any suspected person.
Efforts of Police to identify the miscreants and to arrest them who are involved in such incidents is continuing and is being monitored regularly at senior levels, the press release said. FD PD JK