In what will be a controversial move, the Delhi Police has decided to arm 1,000 traffic cops in the Capital with revolvers. Delhi Police chief BS Bassi made the announcement today, but the purpose of the weapons were not mentioned.
Traffic policemen in Delhi are so far not armed. They are often spotted at many places in the capital engaged in heated arguments with drivers whom they have stopped for violating traffic rules.
The latest task handed to the Delhi traffic police is enforcing the "Odd-Even" rule of the state government, a measure designed to check the dangerously high level of air pollution in the city.
Delhi Police Chief To Arm 1,000 Traffic Cops, Doesn't Say Why