Doda May 14: Deputy Inspector General Traffic Jammu Zone, Mohammad Haseeb Mughal today visited Doda to oversee road safety measures.
He chaired a joint meeting of senior government functionaries, and civil society members including representatives of traders associations, Autorickshaw and lorry adda associations, and other road user groups. The purpose was to engage with the community and understand their perspectives on traffic and road safety issues.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh, SSP Javid Iqbal, SSP Traffic, DySP Traffic, DY SP Headquarters, ARTO and other officers and officials. Discussions primarily focused on collaborative efforts to address traffic management challenges and enhance road safety measures in the region.
The DIG Traffic stressed the importance of collective action with all stakeholders to ensure smooth traffic flow and create a safer environment for road users. He appreciated the active participation and valuable inputs provided by the civil society groups present.
Additionally, he urged shopkeepers to keep their goods inside their shops to avoid traffic disruptions. He further cautioned transport operators and car and bike owners against driving offenses and emphasized the importance of wearing helmets while riding bikes and using seat belts, avoiding rash driving. He also cautioned passenger vehicle owners against installing extra passenger seats.
DC Doda Harvinder Singh, while speaking at the meeting, urged people to adhere to traffic rules and regulations. He acknowledged the crucial role played by NGOs and civil society in promoting road safety and expressed hope that newly constructed multi-car parking in Doda would alleviate traffic pressure. Additionally, he informed about the identification of Waqf land for parking management in GMC Doda to ensure proper functioning and execution of GMC operations. He urged public participation to support traffic management efforts in the district.
Timely action by traffic police saves lives
Jammu, May 14: Prompt evacuation of accident victims by on duty Traffic Police officials saved the lives of three people who were injured in a road mishap here near Purkhu Ghari on Akhnoor Road.
At about 0730 hours in the morning, SO (T) Akhnoor SI Ravinder Singh, while on way for duty, saw three injured persons lying on the road following a collision of a Mini Bus and Motor Cycle. The victims were lying on the road in aPool of blood. The SO Traffic Akhnoor, immediately swung into action and with the help of bystanders evacuated the injured shifting two of them in his own car and another on a Tata Mobile to GMC Jammu. The timely action by the officer saved precious lives.
The traffic police have advised the general Public to refrain from Over speeding and Rash Driving to avoid accidents. Moreover, safety gadgets viz Crash Helmet shall always be worn while driving two wheelers and also avoid Overloading and Triple Riding. Traffic Police is committed to serve the people and to ensure that the general public follows traffic rules.
