Now Delhi Police to have bicycle patrols for parks, narrow lanes
New Delhi, July 22 : With serious crimes being reported from parks and narrow lanes in national capital, the Delhi Police on Saturday came up with bicycle patrols for quick and effective surveillance of these and other congested areas.
According to police, the initiative was taken as a number of serious crimes such as rape, molestation and murder occurred in different parks and markets, and officials felt that bicycles could be most optimum mode of transport for spots which PCR vans and bikes cannot access easily.
"Such a proactive measures taken after analysis of crimes incidents like rape, molestation and even murder in parks and subsequently it was decided that the most approachable and effective commuting mode of transport for patrolling the area. The idea is to improve visibility and mobility to win trust of citizens and feel them safe in common public places," said Deputy Commissioner of Police, South, Romil Baaniya.
Citing a case of rape in an east Delhi park, he said that nine police stations in South District have number of parks where people of all age groups come from early morning to late evening.
"We have witnessed number of crimes like murder, rape and chain snatching in the past which taken place in parks and narrow lanes. Though these incidents did not take place in South Delhi District but still they are an eye-opener for us. Hence, the motive of bicycle patrolling to reach at every corner and prevent crime," Baaniya said.
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Miscreants decamp with 70 kg silver articles from jewellery shop in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): Unidentified miscreants allegedly broke into a jewellery shop here and decamped with approximately 70 kg of silver articles worth crores of rupees, police said on Friday.
The incident was reported at a jewellery shop near 8th Mile, Havanur, on April 28, they said.
According to police, the accused are suspected to have entered the premises from the rear after breaking open the lock and drilling a hole through the wall of the shop.
The incident came to light at around 7 am on April 28 when shop staff opened the premises and discovered signs of forced entry and extensive damage to the rear section of the building, following which they alerted police authorities.
Preliminary estimates indicate that around 70 kg of silver articles, worth crores, were stolen. Most of the silver items displayed in the cupboards were taken, while valuables kept in the locker remained intact, a senior police officer said.
Police said CCTV cameras inside the shop were not functioning. Efforts are underway to identify the suspects using footage from cameras installed in the vicinity.
The miscreants also allegedly took away the Digital Video Recorder (of CCTV) of an adjacent shop, the officer added.
Investigators are also examining the tools and techniques used to gain access to the shop, suspecting the involvement of a professional gang with prior knowledge of the store layout.
A case has been registered at Bagalagunte Police Station, and further investigation is underway to identify and apprehend the accused, police said.
