34th National Road Safety Week:DC B’la Flaggs Off Awareness Rally at Baramulla
Baramulla, Jan 11: Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar today flagged off a rally from DC Office here to mark the 34th Road Safety Week, organized by the Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) in association with district administration.
Additional District Development Commissioner Baramulla, Aijaz Abdullah Saraf, Additional Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Zahoor Ahmad Raina, ARTO besides other functionaries of concerned departments were present on the occasion.
While speaking on the occasion, the DC said that the “Road Safety Week” is organized every year to educate people about the road safety measures besides providing an opportunity to take part in concerted efforts for the cause. She stressed upon MVD to deal strictly with the violators.
Highlighting the importance of National Road Safety Month, Dr Sehrish Asgar said that enforcement of traffic regulations and awareness regarding road safety measures is essential for preventing road accidents. She advised the department to organize such activities throughout the year to create a change in mindset of the people so that the people voluntarily follow traffic rules.
Meanwhile, other Higher dignitaries who were present on the occasion urged the cooperation from transporters and civil society members to ensure better transport facilities in the district.
Earlier, the Assistant Regional Transport Officer Baramulla highlighted the series of events to be organized by Motor Vehicle Department during the Road Safety Month in Baramulla district.