Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Jhabua Police Review Expressway Security, Receive Mobile Forensic Van
Police in Jhabua checked security on an eight-lane expressway after stones were thrown in some incidents.
The police chief visited the Timarwani toll plaza and spoke with officers.
He asked police to patrol more often and find the people responsible.
People living nearby were asked to tell police about anything suspicious.
Police said they would keep informants’ names secret.
Two cases have been registered by Thandla police.
Jhabua police also received a mobile forensic van.
The van has tools to help officers collect and protect evidence at crime scenes.
Jhabua SP Devendra Patidar inspected the eight-lane expressway and Timarwani toll plaza on Sunday night.
Police were directed to strengthen informant networks, increase patrolling and identify those behind stone-pelting incidents.
Thandla police have registered two stone-pelting cases and are working to identify and arrest suspects.
Residents near the expressway were asked to report suspicious activity, with informants’ identities to remain confidential.
Jhabua police received a mobile forensic van to improve scientific evidence collection and crime-scene investigations.
- Who
- Jhabua Superintendent of Police Devendra Patidar, local police personnel and residents near the expressway.
- What
- Police reviewed expressway security after stone-pelting incidents and received a mobile forensic van.
- When
- The security inspection took place on Sunday night; two cases were registered recently.
- Where
- The eight-lane expressway in Jhabua, including the Timarwani toll plaza, and Thandla.
- Why
- To prevent further stone-pelting, improve surveillance and strengthen scientific crime investigation.
- Security inspection
- Jhabua SP Devendra Patidar inspected the expressway and Timarwani toll plaza.
- Stone-pelting cases
- Thandla police have registered two cases.
- Police instructions
- Officers were told to strengthen informer networks, check suspicious vehicles and persons, and maintain regular patrols.
- Public appeal
- Residents and villagers near the expressway were asked to report suspicious activity.
- Forensic equipment
- Jhabua police received a mobile forensic van from Police Headquarters.
- Forensic purpose
- The van will support evidence collection, preservation and preliminary crime-scene investigations.