Yogi Government To Equip Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force With State-Of-The-Art Weapons | India News

LUCKNOW: The authorities of Uttar Pradesh led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is about to equip the Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force (UPSSF) with state-of-the-art weaponry. The authorities has granted administrative and monetary approval exceeding Rs 23 crore for this goal, the state authorities stated in a press launch.

The allotted cash shall be utilised to obtain quite a lot of trendy firearms and gear, together with semi-automatic pistols, submachine weapons, assault rifles, and different mandatory gear for the UPSSF. According to the Uttar Pradesh authorities’s order dated March 14, it has been mandated that weapons and gear should be procured by March 31. An administrative and monetary approval totaling Rs 23,049,975 crore has been allotted for this goal.

It is specified that each one purchases should be accomplished by the given deadline. Any remaining funds should be returned to the Treasury, and no further purchases past the authorized gadgets are permitted. “The allotted funds shall be utilised to obtain quite a lot of arms and gear, comprising 465 automated pistols, 1113 submachine weapons, 330 assault rifles, 500 BR jackets, 500 BR helmets, 1714 polycarbonate shields, and 2025 polycarbonate batons.

Emphasis has been positioned on guaranteeing that each one gadgets are of top of the range and sensible utility,” the press launch stated. Prior to procurement, the Uttar Pradesh Police Headquarters is remitted to confirm and approve the departmental preparations in regards to the make, mannequin, specs, and portions of the proposed gear, aligning with useful necessities.

The Yogi authorities has just lately determined to determine the sixth Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force (UPSSF) battalion in Ayodhya. Established in September 2020, the UPSSF was tasked with safeguarding state courts, outstanding spiritual websites, and key institutions. Consequently, 5 battalions have been fashioned in June 2021, stationed in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Prayagraj, Mathura, and Saharanpur. Additionally, the inaugural battalion of the UPSSF is deployed within the Lucknow Metro.