New Delhi: Delhi Police will soon get an additional 130 Police Control Room (PCR) vehicles in its fleet to help people in need and maintain law and order in the city.
At present, Delhi Police has nearly 500 PCR vans that are either stationed or mobile at almost all the key posts across the national capital.
"The utility of PCR vans cannot be denied. PCR personnel have been able to save many lives last year. We plan to expand our fleet from existing 500 to nearly 630," Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (PCR) B K Mishra told PTI.
As Delhi is expanding at a fast rate, it becomes important to maintain proper law and order in the city. Hence, we plan to expand the fleet for quicker responses, he said.
The administration also plans to post Commandos in the PCR vans for New Delhi Region.
"We are planning to post Commandos in the PCR vans for New Delhi region as the area has many vital installations. Also, there are regular diplomatic movements in the area," Mishra said.
Police department is also planning to change the make of vehicles -- from Toyota Qualis to Chevrolet Tavera -- presently used as PCR vans.
"We have decided to use Tavera vehicle as PCR vans. It is because the vehicle has more space and the maker has agreed to mould it according to our requirements," he said.
According to the official, the department has already got sanction for extra PCR vehicles and it will soon be inducted into the fleet.
