DIMO steps into streamline Yala National Park Mobile patrol
View(s):Law enforcement and visitor management activities within the Yala National Park are to be streamlined by strengthening mobile patrolling through a special security team including park rangers.
To carry out these mobile patrol activities, Diesel and Motor Engineering Plc (DIMO) has modified a brand new TATA Xenon and handed over to the Yala National Park authorities recently, a media release issued by the company said.
TATA Xenon is a power packed double cab powered by a 3.0L Dicor turbocharged engine.
It delivers a peak performance of 112HP and a peak torque of 300Nm. It has a payload up to 1 ton, an all steel load body and Limited Slip Differential – for easy maneuvering over rough terrains.
It is a 4WD vehicle with a higher ground clearance, making it the ideal choice for patrolling the national park, the DIMO release revealed.
The modifications to the TATA Xenon were carried out by DIMO Siyambalape – the modern service complex for TATA commercial vehicles.
It was modified to suit the needs of park rangers and also to withstand the extremely rough terrain it may need to overcome if a situation arises, the company said.
Moreover, the rear canopy was modified, special off-road tires were fixed, a powerful winch was attached and search lights were fixed to the roof.
The Xenon was branded as ‘RANGER ONE’ – the first official ranger vehicle.
The responsibilities of the Department of Wildlife Conservation includes assigning a team to conduct law enforcement and visitor management activities of the park whilst the Environmental Foundation Ltd is responsible for the coordination, monitoring and reporting of all law enforcement activities carried out with the use of the vehicle by the security team.
This was the first time a private automobile company has been involved with the Ministry of Wildlife to carry out a project of this nature, the company added.
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