RAMBAN, APRIL 25: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today chaired a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) in his office chamber to review and reinforce measures incorporated in the District road safety plan.
The meeting was attended by Senior Superintendent of Police Arun Gupta; SSP Traffic NHW Raja Adil Hameed; Additional Deputy Commissioner Varunjeet Singh Charak ; Chief Planning Officer Dr. Shakeeb Ahmed Rather; ARTO Varun Bassian; Executive Engineers of PWD and PMGSY, CMO, CEO, representatives from NHAI, along with officers from line departments and NGOs.
The meeting held detailed deliberations on remedial measures to prevent road accidents, with a strong emphasis on implementing road safety recommendations of the Supreme Court.
The DC directed R&B, PMGSY, NHAI, and other concerned departments to formulate a comprehensive and coordinated road safety plan, incorporating inputs from SSP and SSP Traffic for identification and effective management of accident-prone black spots.
Stressing the importance of technological and enforcement interventions, the DC called for intensive measures to reduce accidents, particularly along the busy NH-44 corridor. While reviewing the progress on directions issued in previous meetings, he instructed departments to expedite installation of speed guns, crash barriers, convex mirrors, rumble strips, milestones, and speed limit signage at identified vulnerable locations. He also emphasized improved tunnel lighting, timely filing of potholes, and enhancement of road surface conditions to ensure safer travel.
The ARTO was directed to take stringent action against operators of unfit vehicles, rash driving and traffic violations detected by enforcement agencies. The Deputy Commissioner also reviewed the implementation of the Road Accident Victim Fund and stressed the need for swift disposal of cases to ensure timely financial assistance to NoKs of the victims.
The Deputy Commissioner also instructed GREF authorities to ensure proper maintenance of the Maitra–Gool Road, with special focus on black spots at Parnote and Kanga, including necessary surface improvements.
Emphasizing data-driven planning, the DC asked NHAI to share data regarding vehicles whose registrations have been cancelled by the Motor Vehicles Department if found crossing toll plazas in the district.
During the meeting, SSP Ramban and SSP Traffic suggested several enforcement and safety measures to strengthen road safety mechanisms. The SSP also emphasized the need for conducting rescue and relief mock drills involving Civil Quick Response Teams (QRTs), SDRF, and other agencies at vulnerable locations to ensure preparedness for emergency situations.
