Surat city police are enhancing the use of 1,500 cameras to catch traffic violators and smoothen vehicle flow, aiming to improve road safety and traffic flow in the Diamond City. Police commissioner Anupam Singh Gahlaut has initiated several measures to address the worsening traffic situation, including fixing non-functional signals and implementing advanced CCTV technology at key junctions.
Surat police commissioner has issued a notification banning bathing in 33 water bodies under his jurisdiction to prevent drowning incidents. The ban includes lakes, canals, beaches, and river banks in Surat.
Surat city police have identified over 100 spots where wrong-side driving is rampant and CCTVs will be installed to nab offenders. Cameras will be installed in the middle of the road to control offenders. One camera at Athwalines Circle yielded good results.
Surat city police invoked PASA against Ramesh Navadiya, who operated a sextortion gang targeting big traders and rich people. He extorted Rs 67 lakhs from different victims, leading to his arrest and imprisonment in Bhuj jail.
21 victims of cyber frauds in Surat receive Rs 1.04 crore under 'Tera Tuj Ko Arpan' initiative of Surat city police. Cheques handed over by Commissioner of Police Anupam Singh Gahlaut to victims of cybercrimes, including home-makers, students, senior citizens, and traders.