KOLKATA: The cops on the ground are beginning to spend more time in managing law and order with the city witnessing a large number of protests in the last month, and they seem to have learnt a few lessons from the recent past. One of the primary takeaways for Lalbazar is to ensure the safety of its personnel during protests that turn violent. The city police have now decided to allocate Rs 70 lakh-75 lakh to buy 2,000 pieces of body protector jackets, including arm guards and shin guards, for personnel on the ground. Another 2,000 polycarbonate batons and shields have been ordered in the single tender that opened on June 13.
The cops hope to finish the technical demonstration by the end of next month.
