Dhanbad, May 20 -- In a move aimed at improving police response and strengthening patrol coverage, Dhanbad Police on Thursday added 45 new high-tech patrol bikes to its fleet, boosting law enforcement from city roads to remote rural pockets.

The bikes were flagged off from the Police Centre by deputy commissioner Aditya Ranjan and SSP Prabhat Kumar before being sent to various police stations and outposts across the district.

Police officials said the new vehicles would patrol round the clock, especially in crowded markets, sensitive areas and places requiring quick movement. Equipped with GPS tracking, sirens, blinkers and wireless communication systems, the bikes will also allow the police control room to keep track of patrol teams in...