Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday flagged off 312 Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) for the Haryana police at Leisure Valley Park, Gurugram. The fleet, comprising 310 motorcycles and two Honda Elevate vehicles, has been provided by Honda India Foundation under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, at a cost of nearly Rs 5 crores.
Addressing the gathering, the CM said that the initiative would play a significant role in further strengthening public safety across Haryana and ensuring quicker assistance to citizens during emergencies.
“A police system equipped with modern technology and adequate resources is essential for strengthening citizens’ sense of security and confidence in law enforcement agencies. The state government remains committed to providing Haryana Police with the necessary infrastructure and technological support required for efficient policing”, said CM Saini.
Appreciating the performance of the Haryana police, Saini said that while the average police response time in the country is around 18 minutes, Haryana police has successfully reduced its response time to just 7 minutes and 3 seconds.
He added that Gurugram has been allotted 60 motorcycles and one Honda Elevate vehicle, while Faridabad has received 40 motorcycles and one Honda Elevate vehicle. The remaining 210 motorcycles have been distributed among other districts across the state.
DGP Ajay Singhal said that the addition of the new ERVs would further strengthen the emergency response capabilities of the Haryana police. He said that the vehicles would be capable of reaching incident locations swiftly upon receiving information and would make it easier to provide timely assistance to citizens in need.
Gurugram Police Commissioner Sibash Kabiraj said that the modern vehicles would make policing more efficient and effective. He said that motorcycle-based ERVs would prove particularly useful in congested areas and narrow lanes, enabling police personnel to reach emergency situations quickly and provide prompt assistance to citizens.
