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Maruti Suzuki Presents 35 Cars to Haryana Police

Maruti gifts cars to Haryana Police

The vehicles include 20 Ertiga patrolling cars, 8 Ertiga interceptors and 7 Eeco ambulances, all customized to meet traffic police requirements.

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has presented 35 new vehicles to Haryana Police, further strengthening its commitment to make India’s roads safer. The vehicles include 20 Ertiga patrolling cars, 8 Ertiga interceptors and 7 Eeco ambulances, all customized to meet traffic police requirements.

The vehicles were presented to Haryana Police in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana, Mr. Manohar Lal. Present on the occasion were Mr. Rao Narbir Singh, Minister for PWD (B&R), Forest, Civil Aviation and Architecture, Government of Haryana, Mr. B S Sandhu, Director General of Haryana Police, Mr. Sandeep Khirwar, Commissioner of Police-Gurugram, Dr. Hanif Qureshi, Commissioner of Police-Faridabad, Mr. Sanjay Kumar, Inspector General (Traffic), Haryana and several other senior police officers, Mr. Vinay Pratap Singh, Deputy Commissioner – Gurugram, and Mr. A K Tomer, Executive Director of Maruti Suzuki. Read – Maruti Suzuki Becomes India’s Largest UV Maker In Q1 FY18

Maruti Cars to Haryana Police

These vehicles will be deployed across Gurugram, Faridabad, Palwal, Sonepat and Jhajjar districts of Haryana. This Maruti Suzuki CSR initiative will facilitate the police department with required resources to strengthen and improve the quality of patrolling and enforcement on National Highway (NH48) (from Ambience mall to Bilaspur), Kundli-Manesar-Palwal expressway and as per their requirement in districts. The ambulances will be useful in providing timely medical services to victims of road accidents. Read – Government Plans Linking Driving License To Aadhaar

Mr. A K Tomer, Executive Director, Maruti Suzuki India Limited said, “We are pleased to extend our support to the Haryana Police to strengthen the road safety in the state. These customised vehicles will help the Police to address two critical elements of road safety – Enforcement and Emergency care. The fully equipped interceptors will enable the Police to keep a check on speed violators and the patrolling vehicles will be useful in enforcement of law thus encouraging motorists to drive safely and follow the traffic rules. The ambulances will help the department to provide speedy medical support to the accident victims, a critical requirement in saving lives.”

Maruti Suzuki Cars to Haryana Police

The vehicles presented to the Haryana police are equipped with accessories like Beacon Light, Siren, Public Address System and Body Graphics for patrolling. The Ertiga cars have interceptors equipped with laser based traffic speed video systems, printers, roof-mounted day and night all-weather PTZ cameras, LED monitor Roof light bars and public address mechanisms. The interceptors are also fitted with breath alcohol analyzers to detect if motorists are drunk. Additionally, the Eeco Ambulances will help the police in rushing the accident victims to medical care.

Earlier this year, Maruti Suzuki, had provided 17 vehicles (15 Ertigas and 2 Eeco ambulances) to the Haryana Police department. In all, Maruti Suzuki has presented, 52 vehicles to Haryana Police this year. Read – 10 Best Selling Cars in India in August 2017

Maruti Suzuki has identified Gurugram as a focus city to make the roads safer for commuters. The Company has signed a MoU with Gurgaon Traffic Police and Municipal Corporation of Gurugaon. It has identified a 7.5 kms of high traffic-density road stretch that covers some important interjections like Bristol Chowk, IFCCO Chowk, Signature Tower and HUDA City Centre. It has also deployed 100 Sadak Suraksha Sevaks, to support the traffic police. Along with NATPAC, a Government road research agency, the Company has conducted a survey to assess the road safety awareness in the City. Basis the findings Maruti Suzuki has undertaken several initiatives including improvement of road infrastructure, installation of new road signs, and awareness programmes.

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