| SSP traffic visits Billawar-Basohli, reviews traffic arrangements | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 7: SSP Traffic Rural Jammu Sh. Farooq Qaiser, JKPS, today visited Billawar and Basohli to review traffic arrangements and the functioning of Traffic Police personnel deployed in the areas. He interacted with Traffic Police officers and men, reviewed local Traffic and manpower-related issues and issued necessary directions. He also emphasized that enforcement should be carried out with courtesy, public sensitivity and a spirit of service.
During the visit, SSP Traffic also held a comprehensive Road Safety Awareness Programme at Government Higher Secondary School, Bhaddu, Zone Billawar, which was attended by around 400 students and 70 members of the teaching staff.
Addressing the students, SSP Traffic highlighted the road accident scenario in the four Districts of Rajouri, Poonch, Samba and Kathua. He informed that 699 accidents were recorded during January-July 2026, resulting in 88 deaths and 1,001 injuries. Significantly, 309 accidents (44%) involved two-wheelers, while 39 of the 88 fatalities (44%) were among two-wheeler riders/pillions. Around 27% of the victims were below 25 years of age. Emphasizing the vulnerability of young two-wheeler users, SSP Traffic stressed the importance of helmets for riders and pillions, responsible driving and avoidance of speeding, stunts and mobile-phone use while driving. He urged students to become "Road Safety Ambassadors" and carry the message of safe driving to their families and communities.
The students were also sensitized about the PM RAHAT Scheme-2026, Hit and Run Motor Accidents Compensation Scheme-2022, J&K Road Accident Victims Fund Rules-2022 and the Good Samaritan provisions, encouraging citizens to assist accident victims during the crucial golden hour without fear of legal consequences.
SSP Traffic was accompanied by Sh. Prithpal Singh, JKPS, Addl. SP Operations Billawar, while the programme was attended by Principal Sh. Mohinder Singh, teaching staff, students and other dignitaries.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by the Principal. The visit and awareness initiative reaffirmed Traffic Police Rural Jammu's commitment to combining enforcement with awareness, public engagement and youth participation for safer roads. |
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