GUWAHATI: Did the bullet-proof vest on slain Assam Police officer Bhaskar Kalita fail him when he took the burst of bullets from an in depth distance from 5 Ulfa (I) cadres on Friday night time in Tinsukia district? This is the query to which Assam Police must supply a solution prior to the one-man committee that leader minister Sarbananda Sonowal has set as much as find out the truth.
A best safety skilled stated, "Bullet proof jackets do not exist. Bullet proof jackets or vests are actually bullet resistant jackets of different ballistic standards." He added that body armour can be overwhelmed by a round relying on many factors like its weight, pace, caliber or even the perspective of the shot.
According to police supply, the present batch of bullet resistant vests have been bought by Assam Police during 2011-12. "This is what we've collected on the initial level. The enquiry committee will carry out the detailed probe,” the supply stated.
The Assam Police in March had floated a tender realize for "Supply Light Weight Bullet Resistant (BR) Jacket (Standard, Large and Extra Large measurement)" from Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or their first or genuine authorized dealer.
The supply identified that some vests are designed to take in the have an effect on from small palms fireplace while different vests are designed to face larger palms. Vests are selected conserving in thoughts which kind would be suitable for the situation that the wearer may find in. "Vests which might be designed to give protection to from smaller caliber weapons will fail towards large caliber weapons," the supply added.
According to initial police studies, Kalita was hit by nine bullets from Tavor X95 as smartly from AK47 bullets. The X95 is fired with 5.56 mm caliber bullets, the AK47 fires larger and powerful 7.62 mm caliber bullets. Two bullets pierced via his armour into his chest and stomach.--pk
A best safety skilled stated, "Bullet proof jackets do not exist. Bullet proof jackets or vests are actually bullet resistant jackets of different ballistic standards." He added that body armour can be overwhelmed by a round relying on many factors like its weight, pace, caliber or even the perspective of the shot.
According to police supply, the present batch of bullet resistant vests have been bought by Assam Police during 2011-12. "This is what we've collected on the initial level. The enquiry committee will carry out the detailed probe,” the supply stated.
The Assam Police in March had floated a tender realize for "Supply Light Weight Bullet Resistant (BR) Jacket (Standard, Large and Extra Large measurement)" from Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or their first or genuine authorized dealer.
The supply identified that some vests are designed to take in the have an effect on from small palms fireplace while different vests are designed to face larger palms. Vests are selected conserving in thoughts which kind would be suitable for the situation that the wearer may find in. "Vests which might be designed to give protection to from smaller caliber weapons will fail towards large caliber weapons," the supply added.
According to initial police studies, Kalita was hit by nine bullets from Tavor X95 as smartly from AK47 bullets. The X95 is fired with 5.56 mm caliber bullets, the AK47 fires larger and powerful 7.62 mm caliber bullets. Two bullets pierced via his armour into his chest and stomach.--pk
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