Only camera-equipped PIs and PSIs to issue fines
PANAJI
Goa has become the first State in the country to permit traffic challans to be issued exclusively by Police Inspectors and Police Sub-Inspectors equipped with body-worn cameras, a move the Goa government has stated is aimed at improving transparency, road safety and public confidence in enforcement.
“Each and every traffic PI and PSI will be fitted with body cameras, and Goa will be the first State to implement this. This is to strengthen public safety and ensure smoother VIP movement, especially during the tourist season,” Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said before flagging off a new fleet of security and operational assets for the force, including vehicle-mounted jammer units, Tata 407 trucks, a 10-ton twin-boom crane and Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycles, at a ceremony held at GRP Camp, Altinho.
Sawant further said the induction of jammer-mounted vehicles would reduce Goa’s dependence on such vehicles hired from other states during VVIP visits. “Earlier, we had to hire jammer vehicles from outside. Now we have our own, procured through MHA support and State funds... The advanced equipment we have will serve two purposes – reducing road accidents and enhancing the security of VIP movement,” he added.
In a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office, the flagged-off assets included heavy vehicles for logistical and emergency support, motorcycles to improve mobility and response time, and body-worn cameras to strengthen enforcement and accountability.
Sawant stated that the additions would significantly enhance the overall capabilities of the Goa Police. “These resources will enhance law enforcement, improve road safety and strengthen public security across the State,” he said. Senior police officers, including the Director General of Police Alok Kumar and others, were present at the event.
