Varanasi, Aug. 15 -- Varanasi Police Commissioner Mohit Agarwal on Saturday flagged off a squad of 100 modified Phantom bikes on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, in an initiative aimed at strengthening police presence and providing quicker assistance to people in the city.

Earlier in the day, Agarwal hoisted the national flag at the Reserve Police Lines in Commissionerate Varanasi in the presence of police officers and personnel.

Following the flag-hoisting ceremony, the Police Commissioner honoured police personnel for their commendable work by presenting them medals issued by the Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh, along with citations.

Addressing the gathering, Agarwal said Independence Day was not only an occasion ...