Permanent police outpost at new bus terminus in Vellore yet to be opened

Vellore's new bus terminus has been open for two years, but the permanent police outpost is yet to be used. The Vellore Corporation has provided the space, and the proposal was approved at a council meeting. Private security personnel are currently deployed, but the terminus lacks adequate safety measures. Commuters must leave to seek police assistance in emergencies, and only a few traffic constables are deployed to regulate congestion.

The room for a permanent police outpost at the new bus terminus in Vellore town has been completed but is yet to be put to use.

The space, which has been provided by the Vellore Corporation, comes nearly two years after the bus terminus was opened by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, on June 29, 2021. Civic body officials said the proposal for the new outpost was tabled before ward members for approval at a council meeting. “The space for a new police outpost at the new bus terminus is ready and will be opened soon,” said a senior Corporation official.

At present, only a few personnel from private security companies are deployed on a rotational basis to ensure the safety of commuters and Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation staff.

Of the 75 new shops meant for commercial purposes, only a dozen have been rented by traders at a public auction that was held a week ago. As a consequence, commuters, who are mostly long-distance travellers, are forced to depend on unhygienic essential items sold by hawkers at the terminus.

The terminus also lacks adequate safety measures. People have to leave the terminus to seek police assistance in case of emergencies. In addition, only a few traffic constables are deployed to regulate the congestion around the facility.