Lalitpur Metropolis Police Enhance City Services with Technology and Dedication

Ratopati Correspondent

Lalitpur. Lalitpur Metropolis has a completely green environment. Plants are kept in pots along the roadside. The city's beauty is enhanced by trees and plants on both sides of the neatly decorated road. Traveling around the city brings joy to travelers and the general public.

Lalitpur Metropolitan City, full of history, art, and culture, is gradually developing as a model and smart city in the country. Behind this is the awareness of the citizens and the visionary thinking of the representatives, and the role of the Lalitpur Metropolitan Police Force, which works day and night for the peace, security, traffic management, and emergency services of the metropolis, is equally commendable.

Breaking the concept of local police being limited to office hours, the Lalitpur Metropolitan Police has made itself a synonym for twenty-four-hour public service. In recent times, the innovative practices and reform measures adopted by the Metropolitan Police Force have been successful in winning the hearts of the city dwellers.

If there is a fire somewhere, just press a switch, and the fire engine arrives. If someone dies, the free hearse arrives immediately. If there is a flood in the river, rescuers arrive with a boat. When a disaster management alert is received, a crane is ready. If a drain bursts, the problem is solved without much delay. If a stray animal is found dead, the management team arrives.

• High use of technology: 'Smart' Control Room

The most robust aspect of the Lalitpur Metropolitan Police's system is the state-of-the-art control room it has brought into operation by embracing technology. An 'Emergency Alert System' has been installed at 15 locations in the metropolis to receive information about fires or any other emergency incidents within 7 seconds.

From the control room, the status of CCTV cameras, streetlights, drainage, and parking in various parts of the city is monitored. The GPS system installed in the metropolis's vehicles provides real-time information about which vehicle is deployed where, making it easier to deploy manpower immediately if any problem arises.

• Proactive in Flood and Disaster Management

Considering the settlements along the riverbanks and the problem of flooding, the Metropolitan Police has installed a 'Cordless Warning System'. When there is heavy rainfall, information about how much the river's water level has risen is automatically received in the control room. This has greatly helped in taking timely precautions in risk-prone areas and preventing loss of life. City dwellers have not had to feel left behind during disasters as in previous years.

• Fire Control with Fire Engine Service

The Metropolitan City has been operating a fire engine service on a 24-hour standby basis. A team of 17 skilled city police personnel is on duty 24 hours a day. Since the exact location and map of the fire incident arrive at the control room via a smart board, the fire engine is able to reach the scene quickly.

• Improvements in Parking and Traffic Management

The Metropolitan Police has implemented new rules to manage traffic jams and disorganized parking in various areas of Lalitpur. The concept of parallel parking has been implemented in commercial areas like Kumarpati, which has reduced the volume of vehicles on the road. The Metropolitan Police is continuously working to clear the roads and manage the sidewalks.

• Sanitation and Greenery Promotion

The metropolis has used EV (electric) broomers and water tankers to make the city clean, beautiful, and green. Roads are regularly washed with water, plants are watered, and dust is controlled. The pots placed in the middle of the roads not only enhance the beauty of the city but also help in traffic management.

• Leadership and Publicly Accountable Work Style

Former Traffic Police Inspector Sitaram Hachhethu has played a significant role in empowering the Lalitpur Metropolitan Police. He works as diligently as a police constable. Hachhethu, who is often in the field from 7 AM to 9-10 PM, prioritizes work over family.

He stated that he has received full support from Lalitpur Metropolitan City Mayor Chiribabu Maharjan and Deputy Mayor Manjali Shakya Bajracharya. 'With everyone's support and encouragement, I have been able to work with dedication,' said Hachhethu.

The commitment to address public grievances within 5 minutes and the provision of contact numbers of security personnel to every household have reduced the distance between the police and the public. The city police give the impression of being friends to the public. The efficiency and technological application shown by the Lalitpur Metropolitan Police Force can serve as an example for other local levels.

Lalitpur Metropolis is a strong example of how a city can become safe and organized through the political will of the people's representatives, administrative support, and the honest hard work of the city police. With this pace, integrity, and dedication, Lalitpur can rank among the best and safest cities in the country.