CM Saini flags off 312 emergency vehicles for Haryana Police

The fleet will be deployed across districts to improve mobility, strengthen emergency response and enhance policing efficiency.

Updated on: Jun 2, 2026, 09:12:39 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday flagged off 312 Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) for the Haryana Police at Leisure Valley Ground in Gurugram, saying the addition of the new fleet would strengthen public safety and improve emergency response capabilities across the state.

Officials said the new fleet will help personnel reach incident sites faster, especially in congested urban areas. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

The fleet comprises 310 motorcycles and two Honda Elevate vehicles provided by an automobile company under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative at a cost of nearly ₹5 crore.

Addressing the gathering, Saini said a modern and technology-driven police force is essential for strengthening public confidence and ensuring citizen safety. “The induction of these emergency response vehicles will further enhance the reach of Haryana Police and ensure that citizens receive assistance more quickly during emergencies. The state government remains committed to equipping the police force with modern infrastructure and technology to improve policing and public service delivery,” he said.

The chief minister also lauded Haryana Police for achieving one of the fastest response times in the country. He said that while the national average police response time is around 18 minutes, Haryana Police has reduced its response time to 7 minutes and 3 seconds. “This achievement reflects the commitment, professionalism and efficient management of Haryana Police. Timely assistance to citizens is the true essence of good governance,” Saini said.

Officials said Gurugram has been allotted 60 motorcycles and one Honda Elevate vehicle, while Faridabad received 40 motorcycles and one Honda Elevate vehicle. The remaining 210 motorcycles have been distributed among other districts across Haryana. The vehicles will be deployed at strategic and sensitive locations to ensure rapid response during emergencies and law-and-order situations.

Director general of police Ajay Singhal said the new ERVs would further strengthen the state’s emergency response system and help police personnel reach incident sites more quickly. “The vehicles will enhance our ability to provide timely assistance to citizens and improve operational efficiency across districts,” Singhal told HT.

Police commissioner Shibas Kabiraj said the motorcycle-based ERVs would be particularly effective in congested urban areas and narrow lanes where larger vehicles often face movement challenges. “These vehicles will improve mobility and enable police teams to reach emergency situations faster, especially in densely populated areas and traffic-prone locations,” Kabiraj told HT.

The chief minister also appealed to residents to follow traffic regulations and contribute towards building a safer society, saying public participation, responsible road behaviour and cooperation between government agencies and private institutions were crucial for improving public safety.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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