Haryana Speaker Gian Chand Gupta directs cops to set up beat boxes in Panchkula markets

Tribune News Service

Panchkula, September 21

Concerned over the recent robbery attempt at Maa Luxmi Jewellers in Sector 8 here, Haryana Speaker Gian Chand Gupta directed the police to set up beat boxes in the markets.

Gupta stated this while reviewing the progress in the case with senior police officials at the PWD Rest House in Sector 1 here today. He said the aim of the police was to create a sense of security among people so that they could move anywhere without any fear. He said the beat box concept of the police could prove to be effective in this direction. He directed the Police Department that one beat box should be set up in each market of Panchkula and the duty of two police personnel should be fixed on each beat box.

Commissioner of Police Saurabh Singh, Deputy Commissioner of Police Mohit Handa, non-official member of the District Grievance Redressal Committee BB Singhal and representatives of the Panchkula Jewellers Association were also present in the meeting.

Gupta said the robbery attempt in broad daylight in a peaceful city like Panchkula was a matter of concern. He said there could have been a huge loss of life and property during the incident, but the manner in which Sandeep Verma, owner of Maa Luxmi Jewellers, had shown courage and foiled the robbery attempt was commendable.

Commissioner of Police Saurabh Singh informed Gupta that various police teams had been formed to nab the accused involved in the incident. He said the police had got several important leads in this case and he was confident that all accused would be arrested soon.

Gupta said arms licence was necessary for personal protection and considering the threat perception to the jewellers, arms licences should be given to them in a time-bound manner. He said the police should ensure that the licences were issued to the applicants within a stipulated time period after applying and submitting the required documents as per the prescribed guidelines. The process for applying the arms licence should be further simplified. The police should also ensure that security guards were deputed by the banks at ATM booths. For this, necessary instructions should be issued to all banks.

The Haryana Speaker also appealed to the representatives of the Jewellers Association to make adequate arrangements for installation of high-resolution CCTV cameras at the entry and exit points of markets. Wherever CCTV cameras were already installed, it should be ensured that these were functional.

Cops announce reward for info

The police have received the CCTV footage of the cameras installed in the area in which the three suspects can be seen at the shop and later running after their loot bid was foiled. The police have also announced a reward for giving information about the suspects and said the identity of the informer(s) would be kept secret.

Important leads in robbery attempt case: CP

Commissioner of Police (CP) Saurabh Singh informed Haryana Spearker Gian Chand Gupta that various teams had been formed to nab the suspects. He said the police had got several important leads in this case and he was confident that all of them would be arrested soon.