Char Dhaam 2011

Police On alert::

Deepam Seth, DIG, Garhwal Range, has put the entire police department on alert on Char Dhaam route keeping in view the fact that the monsoon can play spoilsports any time. He has asked the entire police department to make certain that the police officers concerned personally visit the 34 Disaster Relief Centres located along the Char Dham route and weigh up the situation on and make appropriate arrangements and take the required decisions with regard to availability to equipment and ascertain their fitness and suitability.

He has also asked the disaster teams from the police department to synchronize with other disaster management teams from other forces such as the ITBP, SSB and the BRO.

Senior police officers have been instructed to detect police personnel trained in disaster management so that their services can be used in case of emergency. For this they must be deputed close to police chowkis and thanas located in vulnerable areas. The police diving teams, too, have been put on high alert.

The police thanas have been asked to remain in continuous touch with the district magistrates in sensitive areas, as well as with the 108 Ambulance service and be on high alert to help stranded passengers. They have been also asked to remain abreast with alternative routes in case there is requirement of diversion of traffic flow. The DIG has further asked the SPs and SSPs to instruct their subordinates accordingly and delegate responsibility. Mock drills have been ordered to check preparedness of various rescue teams. He anticipates that all the teams work to the best of their ability and act promptly when called to do so.