Rapid Rural Police Response System launched in Punjab

A Rapid Rural Police Response System was launched across Punjab on 1 July 2016.

The system was launched to ensure prompt and effective police response in over 12000 villages in Punjab.

Key highlights of Rapid Rural Police Response System

• The Rapid Rural Police Response System was launched by Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal.

• 400 new motorcycles and 220 new Bolero jeeps were also flagged off under the new system.

• Under the system, the police will respond to any crime or law and order situation within 20 minutes of it being reported.

• Two lines were set up under the system to avoid call rush or delays.

• The Police Department had divided 446 villages spread over four blocks of the district into 25 beats.

• A special control room equipped with computer-aided dispatch software had also been set up for the purpose.

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