Kolkata Police Adds 183 Ultraviolette X-47 Skyforce Electric Motorcycles for Patrol
Kolkata Police has inducted 183 Ultraviolette X-47 Skyforce electric motorcycles into its fleet for urban patrol and emergency response duties. These purpose-built motorcycles feature integrated police equipment such as sirens, PA systems, LED blinkers, and communication holders. The Skyforce variant offers a claimed range of 211 km and a top speed of 145 kph. This large-scale deployment aims to enhance sustainable policing by reducing fuel use and maintenance costs while supporting efficient city patrol operations.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (68/100). Lens Score 44/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (62–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetelegraph broke this story on 18 Sept, 10:33 am. Other outlets followed.