HUBBALLI: In a proactive move to maintain law and order and ensure public safety, the Hubballi-Dharwad Police Commissionerate has intensified vehicle inspections by setting up strategic checkpoints (checkposts) across the twin cities.
The initiative follows recent directives to curb illegal activities, monitor suspicious movements, and ensure public order during the upcoming season. Police personnel are conducting round-the-clock inspections at major entry-exit points and high-traffic junctions.
Strategic Deployment and Key Locations
The Commissionerate has identified several high-priority zones for these operations. Significant police presence and barricading have been noted at:
- Gabbur Cross: A critical entry point for vehicles coming from the Bengaluru-Pune National Highway.
- Narendra Cross: Monitoring traffic entering Dharwad from the Belagavi side.
- Kusugal Road & Karwar Road: Tightening security on peripheral roads to prevent the movement of illicit goods.
- Railway Station & Bus Stand Areas: Enhanced patrolling to monitor the arrival of long-distance travelers.
Senior Officials Supervise Operations
Police Commissioner N. Shashikumar and other senior officers have been personally visiting the checkpoints to oversee the operations. During these inspections, the Commissioner provided essential guidelines to the staff on duty, emphasizing the importance of thorough inspections while ensuring minimal inconvenience to law-abiding citizens and students.
Key Objectives of the Crackdown:
- Preventing Illegal Transport: Strict monitoring to prevent the smuggling of narcotics, illegal weapons, and unaccounted cash.
- Drink and Drive Checks: Heightened vigilance during night hours to prevent road accidents and ensure commuter safety.
- Verification of Documents: Checking for valid vehicle documentation, DL, and insurance to enforce traffic discipline.
- Crime Deterrence: Increasing police visibility in sensitive areas to deter criminal elements and boost public confidence.
Advisory to Citizens
The police department has requested the cooperation of the public during these inspections. Citizens are advised to carry valid identification and vehicle documents to facilitate a smooth checking process. The Commissionerate has indicated that this heightened state of vigilance will continue to ensure the twin cities remain a safe environment for residents and businesses alike.
Report by: Pan Asia Biz News Desk