Drive in Bhagalpur to check crime

BHAGALPUR: In order to rein in the criminals, bootleggers and traffic rule offenders, Bhagalpur district police have launched ‘Roko Toko Abhiyaan’ (stop, enquire and take action campaign).
The SHOs of all the 44 police stations, including police outposts, in the district have been directed by the SSP to stop crime and unlawful activities at any cost.
“Launched on the New Year ’s eve, the drive is aimed at intensifying police patrolling in the areas.It will continue throughout the year,” outgoing SSP Ashish Bharti said on Friday.
He said the campaign, especially in the night hours, is also to instill a sense of security among the residents. Several antisocial elements besides bootleggers and people violating the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act of 2016 were nabbed in the last 24 hours. “We also checked the two-wheelers and e-rickshaws driven by juveniles without driving licence,” Bharti said.
“Directive has been issued to the SHOs to keep vigil and enforce ‘paidal gashti abhiyan’ (police patrolling on foot in the narrow bylanes) as a precaution and for the safety of people. The campaign is aimed at giving a clear message to the criminals that their activities are on police radar,” Bharti said.