39 gates to keep Mohali safe

MOHALI: Locking the criminal elements out of its limits, Mohali has erected 39 gates in different parts of the city. The project that was taken up by the municipal council was implemented by a private company free of cost in lieu of revenue that would be collected through advertisements.
With the construction done, MC has decided to convene a meeting between the resident welfare associations and police administration to decide upon the question of security personnel at these gates.As the iron barriers have been erected at entry and exit points of residential areas, they are expected to help reduce the theft incidents.
President of Mohali MC Rajinder Singh Rana said the gates had been erected to keep round-the-clock strict vigil. He added the proposal to construct 39 gates was approved in the house meeting. ���As many residential areas are still to be covered, another proposal will be brought in the next MC meeting,��� he said. Rana said that private company had constructed the gates on build-operate-transfer basis and after six years these would be transferred to MC.
Sources said the agreement entails that the contractor would earn revenue through advertisements displayed on the gates, for which Rs 1.15 lakh would have to be paid to MC as annual license fee.
Maintaining the register at entry and exit points and deputing a security guard at the gate would be the responsibility of resident welfare associations. President of Mohali Ex-servicemen Grievances Cell Lt Col (retd) S S Sohi called the gates a welcome step.