Police Commissioner inspects upcoming point of ERV Hut near Verka Milk Point to enhance traffic management

Ludhiana, April 21, 2025: Police Commissioner Swapan Sharma conducted a detailed inspection on Monday of the upcoming Emergency Response Vehicle Hut (ERVH) near Verka Milk Point Chowk. This initiative aims to further streamline Ludhiana’s traffic management system.

During the visit, Commissioner Sharma announced that the Ludhiana Police Commissionerate will establish 10 Emergency Response Vehicle Huts (ERVHs) across the city. Each hut will be staffed with five police officers, with at least one officer present 24/7 to ensure uninterrupted traffic flow. The city has been reorganized into eight traffic zones (previously six) to optimize operational efficiency, with a Station House Officer (SHO)-level officer overseeing each zone. 

Sharma highlighted that these huts will be equipped with essential amenities, including office furniture, drinking water, fans, urinals, and other facilities to support the welfare of the officers. Additionally, floodlights will illuminate the surroundings of each hut, and an Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) will be stationed there. The officers at these huts will monitor traffic within their designated zones, make on-the-spot decisions to maintain smooth flow, and have the authority to request Police Control Room (PCR) support or additional personnel from other zones, fostering enhanced coordination across the eight zones.

Commissioner Sharma further noted that the existing fleet of 40 PCR motorcycles and 40 PCR vehicles is already operational across these zones. With the addition of 10 new ERVs, the total fleet now comprises 50 vehicles and 40 motorcycles, all deployed 24/7 on Ludhiana’s busiest roads for continuous traffic patrols. He revealed that over 450 traffic officers and personnel are currently assigned to these zones, with plans to increase this number to 550 in the near future. 

Sharma also underscored that these efforts align with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to enhance traffic discipline and provide residents with a hassle-free commuting experience across the city.