In an effort to promote road safety and reduce the number of fatalities due to road accidents in South Kashmiri’s Kulgam district, the Kulgam police have launched a drive to instruct bikers to wear helmets and carry proper documents while riding.
The initiative, which was launched on Wednesday, aims to educate and raise awareness among bikers about the importance of wearing helmets and carrying necessary documents, such as driving licenses and vehicle registration certificates.
The drive began with a team of police officers, along with road safety volunteers, setting up checkpoints at various locations in the district . The bikers who were found not wearing helmets or carrying proper documents were stopped and instructed about the importance of road safety measures.
Speaking about the initiative, DySP headquarter Kulgam GM Bhat said, “We have noticed that a large number of road accidents in the district involve bikers who do not wear helmets and do not carry proper documents. This drive is aimed at educating them about the importance of road safety measures and encouraging them to follow them.”
The officer also urged the public to cooperate with the police and follow traffic rules to prevent road accidents.
The drive received a positive response from the public, with many bikers appreciating the efforts of the police to promote road safety.
“This is a great initiative by the police. I was not wearing a helmet, but after being stopped and instructed, I realized the importance of wearing one. I will make sure to wear a helmet from now on,” said a biker who was stopped at a checkpoint.
The drive is expected to continue in the coming days, and the police have urged all bikers to cooperate and follow road safety measures to ensure the safety of themselves and others on the road.
