Special squads to be deployed near banks and pubs

In view of the latest crimes taking place near the banks, City Commissioner of Police Ak Khan  on Thursday had a meeting with  the managers of various banks in the city.

To hold a check on the thefts in  the banks the senior cop said the police would deploy special squads near the banks and also near the wine shops and pubs. Special cases would be booked against those consuming alcohol at public places or near wine shops.

A record 42 cases of chain snatching have been registered in the last four months, Ak Khan  observed.

Safety of women walking on the streets is at stake as chain snatchers are striking with impunity in the city. Though incidents of chain snatching have been steadily increasing every year, there has been a sudden spurt in such cases in the last  three months.

Admitting that there has been an increase in chain-snatching cases, Ak Khan noted that the police have taken stern measures to check chain snatching and intensified patrolling, there is no let-up in these incidents.

The Commissioner urged the women to be alert and cover their gold jewellery even when they walk alone in desolate and poorly-lit areas. Public cooperation is necessary in preventing crimes, particularly chain snatching.

 In order  to hold  a check on the cyber  crimes in the  city, the police are setting up  a cyber police station  in Hyderabd, the  commissioner   said.