BANGALORE: Commissioner of Police Ajai Kumar Singh has said that the police will start a prepaid autorickshaw stand on the city's upmarket Mahatma Gandhi Road.

At an interaction between top police officials and presspersons, the Commissioner was apprised of the hardship faced by people in getting an autorickshaw on Mahatma Gandhi Road, particularly during the evenings.

They suggested that starting a prepaid autorickshaw stand will help the public.

Mr. Singh said the police will start a prepaid autorickshaw stand and directed the officials to identify a slot, preferably between the Brigade Road junction and Food World.

Spot fine

To avoid spat between the motorists and the traffic police on the amount of spot fine, the amounts are now being printed on the notices to be issued to the violators, he said.

The police have put up hoardings at 28 places listing the spot fines for different violations, he said.

People-friendly policing

Explaining the new initiates taken by the city police towards people-friendly policing, Mr. Singh said all investigating officers (IOs) have been directed to call the complainants and inform them of the progress of the case.

The IOs have been told to call the complainants on 30th, 60th and 90th day after the complaint has been registered. Senior officials have been requested to call the complainants at random to find out whether the IOs have briefed them, he said.

Dr. Singh said the police have formed "Gelayara Gumpu" (friends' groups) in several slums to reform those residents who have gone astray and also to know the developments in the area. "Gelayara Gumpu" will comprise some respectable citizens of the slum and a policeman. So far, 2,664 people have enrolled for the programme, he said.

New beat system

The Commissioner said the beat system in the city has been modified and an assistant sub-inspector or senior-most head constable will be in-charge of a particular beat for at least six months.

In each beat, at least 25 to 30 people will be part of the beat group.

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