DGP Nagaland, Rupin Sharma, IPS launched two ‘Traffic Patrol’ LMV vehicles for DEF Kohima on April 3.
Kohima, April 3 (MExN): In a brief programme held at the Police Headquarters, the Director General of Police Nagaland, Rupin Sharma, IPS launched two ‘Traffic Patrol’ LMV vehicles for DEF Kohima on April 3.
A press release from PRO, DEF Kohima said delivering the introductory and concept note, SP Kohima, Imnalensa IPS stated that the ‘Traffic Patrol’ was conceptualised by the former and present unit officers Talisunep Imchen, NPS, Z Tshurhosie Kajiri, NPS and THenthai Phom, NPS. SP Kohima stated that while two wheelers are the preferred option, the two LMVs were procured keeping in mind the rainy season at the state capital and also for the comfort of the duty personnel as well.
The concept of traffic patrol are for speedy and effective mobility of traffic personnel to attend to any traffic related emergencies such as road blockages, accidents, reporting on road conditions etc; Patrol the city for effective enforcement of parking and traffic laws; Detecting and apprehending violators; and Deterrence against violators.
The SP highlighted the everyday challenges faced by traffic personnel for traffic management such as lack of adequate parking spaces and the ever increase in number of vehicles in the capital city. The SP also highlighted the need to have ring roads and explore possibilities of carpooling amongst office commuters and maximum utilisation of mass transport system.
In his speech, DGP Nagaland congratulated the SP and his team for coming up with innovative idea and for building assets for the department.
He directed that the vehicles be fitted with GPS for effective monitoring and for successful implementation of the project. He acknowledged the challenges faced during traffic management and stated that during night time the streets are mostly empty indicating that the on street parked vehicles are parked at home for the night. He encouraged the unit officers to identify public and private spaces which can be utilised as parking lots with minimal parking charges.
DGP Nagaland directed Kohima Traffic police to be strict in enforcing parking and traffic laws as proper traffic management reinforces the authority of the police in the street as traffic police are the most visible branch of the police force.
He also encouraged vehicle owners to use the multi level car parking lot available at Old Medical Directorate and Old NST during the G20 Business Meet to avoid congestion and being penalized by traffic police.
The dedicatory prayer for the traffic patrol vehicles was pronounced by the pastor Police Union Baptist Church Kohima. Later the ‘Traffic Patrol’ was flagged off by the DGP Nagaland in the presence of senior police officers and unit officers.
The two traffic patrol vehicles will be attached to North and South traffic control respectively.
