Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday flagged off fire tender vehicles to be used for sanitisation purpose in 66 tehsils of the state.
"Almost 10 days back, the DGP and Additional Chief Secretary (Home) were told that if the fire tender vehicles are used for sanitisation purpose, then it will help to free the villages and cities from the infection. The modern fire tender is equipped with the latest technology, and they will be engaged in sanitisation works to get rid of coronavirus," Adityanath said.
The chief minister also said that these fire tenders will be used to save people from incidents of widespread fire and for sanitisation purposes to combat COVID-19.
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“I am happy to know that all the fire tenders of the state are getting connected with sanitization work,” he added.
CM Yogi said that in the battle against Coronavirus, the Director General of Police and Additional Chief Secretary Home, DG Fire and all the officials associated with the department did a commendable job.
He said that besides being used for the protection of the common man from the outbreak of fire, these vehicles will be utilized wherever necessary for santization during and after lockdown to fight Covid-19.
