'Sirens should not be similar with those used by Police'
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 03 2024:
Considering the sensitive nature of use of the same sirens by different authorities and in order to avoid any kind of likely misunderstanding which may occur amongst the public, the State Government has ordered that all the sirens fitted in the Ambulance vehicles and any agencies should not be similar with those used by Police & Law enforcing agencies in terms of type and sound.
In a release, the Commissioner (Home), Government of Manipur, informed that the order was issued keeping in view the prevailing law & order situation of the State and for effective maintenance of law & order situation in the State.
"The State Government views the matter regarding the issues arising out of the use of sirens with similar sounds being used by Ambulance and Police & Law enforcing agencies, thereby creating lots of confusion and panicky situations to the public", it added.