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Cops implement Global Positioning System to check trans-border thefts
To prevent vehicle thefts and warn commuters of rash and over-speed driving, the district police have come up with a novel idea of fixing Global Positioning System (GPS) tracker to the vehicles.
Tirupati: To prevent vehicle thefts and warn commuters of rash and over-speed driving, the district police have come up with a novel idea of fixing Global Positioning System (GPS) tracker to the vehicles.
It has become menace for cops to crack vehicle theft cases in the mandals bordering with Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Thieves had stolen hundreds of vehicles from mandals of the district bordering with both states. After holding discussions with companies selling two and four wheelers, District SP Rajasekhar Babu decided to implement the GPS to check trans-border thefts.
So far, the district police tagged GPS to 700 vehicles. Once GPS tracker is fixed to a vehicle, an owner can track its movement through app downloaded in his mobile. If bike or car is stolen, owner can know the exact location.
The GPS has facility to defunct the engine from long distance also. Another advantage of app is that it sends voice alert to vehicle driver if he/she crosses prescribed speed limit. Geo fencing is one of the main features of GPS tracker. Two days back, Central Crime Station (CCS) police officials have conducted an awareness meeting for two-wheeler owners.
The cops explained to them about the advantages of fixing the GPS to their bikes. The police officials also disclosed how they tracked and recovered stolen vehicles with the help of GPS. Recently, burglars stole a Pulsar bike from sugar factory area in Chittoor. The police spotted bike within few hours through GPS and recovered from Kadiyambedu village in Tiruvannamalai district in Tamil Nadu.
In another case, a lorry transporting 10 two-wheelers was stolen and it was found in Nellore city within 24 hours. The police officials informed vehicle sellers to advise car and bike purchasers to fix GPS. If the vehicle buyers are not keen to fix their vehicles with GPS, then the police are explaining to them about the benefits of tracker.
A new GPS tracker machine is available at a cost ranging from Rs 2,000-3,000 depending on the quality. Speaking to The Hans India, G Lokanatham, a resident of Chittoor city, said he fixed GPS to his vehicle by spending Rs 2,500. “Now, I am parking my bike without any tension,” he added.
By K Nethaji
