more-inThe Delhi Police will add 15 ‘Parakram’ vans to its existing fleet of 10 as the force ramps up security in the run up to Independence Day. Parakram vans are currently stationed at Vijay Chowk, Palika Bazar, IP Marg, Select Citywalk mall in Saket, Vasant Kunj malls, Pacific Mall in Subhash Nagar, Netaji Subhash Place market and mall complex, Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple and Jhandewalan. The new vans will cover trans-Yamuna, west, north and north-west Delhi, New Delhi and south Delhi areas, Mr. Pathak said. The force is considering outfitting the vans with more technology and giving better equipment to the handlers, said another officer. They will also be briefed about the city’s vulnerability to terror attacks, emerging terror threats, and new modus operandi adopted by terrorists,” the officer added.

Source: The Hindu July 16, 2017 19:07 UTC