Seven Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel sustained injuries in a road accident in Srinagar district, Jammu and Kashmir. The incident took place in the Dagpora area when a CRPF bulletproof Bunker vehicle veered off the road and fell into a water canal. The injured personnel have been taken to SKIMS for medical treatment.
Doctors treating the injured CRPF jawans have reported that their condition is stable. The injured individuals have been identified as Naginder Singh (36), Ajit Kumar Ram (36), Raj Kishore Rai (40), Amit Kumar Yadav (38), Rajdhan Ram (55), Mankar Kumar (40), and Neeraj Kumar (45). Road accidents are a common occurrence in Jammu and Kashmir, often attributed to factors like rash driving, road rage, overloading, overspeeding, and non-compliance with safety measures.
In response to the high rate of road accidents, the Traffic Department has implemented measures to curb such incidents. Special squads have been deployed to enforce traffic rules, and petrol pumps have been instructed not to serve motorcyclists without helmets. Additionally, roadside counseling sessions are conducted to educate drivers on traffic regulations and the risks associated with violating them.
The Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) have been actively promoting strict actions against offenses such as driving without a license or allowing minors to drive. The law provides for penalties, including vehicle registration cancellation and parental imprisonment, in cases where minors are found driving vehicles. The issue of motorcycle stunts on roads has become prevalent in various areas of the Valley, with instances even involving female riders in south Kashmir districts.
