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Three hundred Maharashtra security personnel roped in to help traffic cops
Updated On: 05 December, 2023 07:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
The Maharashtra Security Forces will only ensure a smooth flow of traffic in key areas, they do not have powers to enforce the law or deal with traffic offences
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MSF personnel man the traffic in the western suburbs; (right) The MSF personnel were deployed by the state govt in response to the traffic police’s plea
Struggling with a 34 per cent vacancy rate, the Mumbai Traffic police have sought assistance from the Maharashtra Security Forces (MSF) to help maintain order on the roads. Many critical intersections and roadways have been left unmanned due to the staff crunch.
Responding to the traffic police’s plea, the state government has deployed 300 MSF personnel to manage traffic in key areas across Mumbai. However, the MSF personnel have limitations in terms of powers — the personnel do not have enforcement powers, such as imposing fines (challans) or confiscating vehicles in cases of traffic violations. Their primary role is to regulate the movement of vehicles and pedestrians throughout the city.
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