Ludhiana police has made all arrangements to tackle any flood-like situation

Ludhiana : The Ludhiana police has made all arrangements to tackle any flood-like situation in the district. Mr Paramraj Singh Umranangal, Police Commissioner, Ludhiana, informed that a comprehensive plan has been prepared in this regard. He informed that in case of any emergency, for areas near the Budha Nullah and Sutlej river, the responsibility will be of Police Stations Division Number 3, 4, Salem Tabri, Ladhowal, Meharban and Koom Kalan. He said that ACP’s North, Central, Gill and Sahnewal would themselves supervise the areas under them and would also coordinate with other departments.
Mr Umranangal informed that a separate cell would be set up at District Control Room in Police Lines, here, and ACP Control Room would supervise it. He said that to keep proper vigil along the banks of Sutlej river, area SHO’s should make sure night vigils are carried out. He said that in case the police officials find any weak spot, the SHO’s would inform Drainage Department officials in time so that they could be repaired on time. Besides this, the Police officials would also keep ample stock of sand bags.
The Police Commissioner further said that if there is any emergency like situation, the Police would provide wireless sets and call signs for better coordination between Police and Civil officers. It is pertinent to mention that during any flood like situation, the telecommunication services are always hit and the wireless sets and call signs come in handy during that time. He said that in some areas, temporary posts would also be set up, besides reserve force would also be kept. The PCR teams, Medical teams and teams of other wings have been kept on standby to tackle any emergency. He said that the overall supervision of any rescue operations would be of ADCP 1, 2, 3 and 4.