CM Nayab Saini flags off 312 new Haryana Police ERVs in Gurgaon, claims 7-minute response time

GURGAON: Haryana chief minister Nayab Saini on Monday flagged off 312 new emergency response vehicles (ERVs), including 310 motorcycles and two cars, for Haryana Police in Gurgaon, aimed at strengthening law and order and improving emergency response across the state.The vehicles, provided to the state government by under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, will be deployed across Gurgaon, Faridabad and other districts to enhance police patrolling and ensure faster assistance during emergencies.Addressing the gathering, Saini praised Haryana Police for achieving an average emergency response time of just 7 minutes and 3 seconds, significantly lower than the national average of around 18 minutes. He termed the achievement a reflection of good governance and the state's commitment to public safety.The chief minister said the state government had equipped the police force with modern technology and strengthened the emergency response system, adding that the induction of the new ERVs would further improve policing efficiency. He also urged citizens to strictly follow road safety norms.Saini said the initiative demonstrated how coordinated efforts by the government, administration, industry and society could accelerate development and improve public services. He added that the vehicles would be deployed at sensitive and strategic locations across Haryana to ensure prompt police intervention and help prevent crime.According to officials, Gurgaon has received 60 motorcycles and one Honda Elevate vehicle, while Faridabad has been allotted 40 motorcycles and one Honda Elevate. The remaining 210 motorcycles have been distributed among other districts in the state.Director General of Police Ajay Singhal thanked the chief minister for acknowledging the efforts of Haryana Police and said the addition of the advanced vehicles would further strengthen law and order.He said the motorcycles would enable police personnel to quickly reach emergency sites, including congested and narrow areas, thereby enhancing public safety and security.The event was attended by Haryana industries and commerce minister Rao Narbir Singh, Pataudi MLA Bimla Devi, Gurgaon MLA Mukesh Sharma, Gurgaon Police Commissioner Sibash Kabiraj, DCP (East) Sandeep Kumar, SP ERSS Pooja Dabla and other senior police and administrative officers.