After Segway, Mumbai Police gets ATV to patrol; see pics

Mumbai Police will now be able to patrol beaches more efficiently and speedily thanks to the induction of ten All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) in its fleet on June 7. Credit: AFP Photo

These ATVs were flagged off at the Girgaon Chowpatty in the afternoon by Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in the presence of some other ministers and senior police officers. Credit: PTI Photo

The official said the ATVs will be used for patrolling beaches in Mumbai. The petrol engine-powered ATVs are capable of reaching the speed of 50-60 km per hour on sandy surfaces. Credit: PTI Photo

The ATVs will be primarily used for patrolling at the seashore but they will also be deployed in some rescue operations where normal vehicles cannot reach. Credit: AFP

An ATV can carry four persons at a time. Credit: AFP Photo

Earlier, they got self-balancing Segway scooters for patrolling at Worli Seaface. Credit: Twitter/@AnilDeshmukhNCP