Drones to check violation of Covid norms in Gurugram

Sanjay Yadav
Gurugram, November 26

To intensify action against Covid protocol violators in crowded areas of the city, the Gurugram police have launched special drone surveillance here on Thursday.

The drones will cover 18 key crowded areas of the city and cops would issue challans to the offenders. The special drive was started from Khandsa road and then moved on to Sadar bazaar and bus stand of the city.

In addition to keeping an eye on violators, the drones will also be used as awareness tools for making people aware of the importance of the Covid protocols and also warning people.

“During the operation, people, including shopkeepers, who violate the rules, are being monitored through drones and police teams are deployed at the identified places. The Gurugram police are also taking prompt action against the offenders. People are being made aware about the protocols through voice messages using the drones,” said Police Commissioner KK Rao.

In addition, the Gurugram police while interacting with representatives of the market also asked them to maintain social distancing in the market and motivated the shopkeepers and people coming to the market to wear masks. Masks were also distributed by the police to poor and needy people.

A total of 938 challans were issued on Wednesday for violation of the mask norm while 95,694 challans had been issued by the police so far.