The state government has decided to ensure proper lighting, cleanliness and water drainage system on three national highways connecting Lucknow to Kanpur, Barabanki and Sitapur. Senior government officials directed local officials to intensify police patrolling and security on these three highways and ensure proper places for parking or halting for heavy vehicles.
In this connection, a high-level meeting under chairmanship of additional chief secretary (ACS), home, Awanish Awasthi was held at Lok Bhawan, in Lucknow, on Monday. The officiating director-general of police DS Chauhan and other senior officials were present during the meeting.
In a press note shared by the home department, officials said that police patrolling and security arrangements will be intensified on these highways as well as a proper place will be slotted for parking of vehicles. They said local officials have been asked to ensure that roadside eateries and Dhabas on these highways have proper parking facilities.
