Gujarat Police has ordered level – 3+ quality bullet proof jackets for state policemen.

According to Gujarat Police Chief S.S.Khandawawala, in first phase 1000 bullet proof jackets and same number of helmets are ordered.

Such jackets will provide protection even against bullets fired from AK 47 gun(10 meter distance) which terrorists mostly used. Level-3 jackets will also provide protection against bullets fired from 9mm carbine machine gun(5 meter), shotgun(10 meter) and 7.62 mm SLR(10 meter).

The state police had sought advise of Forensic Science department before ordering the jackets and helmets.