Ramagundam/Asifabad, Apr 12 (TNT): Telangana Director General of Police B. Shivdhar Reddy on Sunday stressed that “life is more important than speed” and called for scaling up the ‘Arrive Alive’ road safety initiative into a mass movement across the state.
During his visit to the Ramagundam Police Commissionerate, the DGP reviewed policing and traffic enforcement measures with officers of the Peddapalli Zone in a meeting chaired by Commissioner Amber Kishore Jha.
He emphasised that strict enforcement must go hand-in-hand with public awareness to curb rising road fatalities.
Officials were directed to conduct sustained outreach programmes in both rural and urban areas, promote helmet and seat belt usage, and organise defensive driving training.
He also suggested sharing real-life experiences of accident victims’ families to enhance public sensitivity.
On the occasion, the DGP inaugurated multiple infrastructure projects, including: a modern police housing complex at Godavarikhani built at a cost of ₹12.29 crore with 19 units for police personnel and a newly constructed police station at Kannepalli in Mancherial district.
At an awareness seminar in Bellampalli, the DGP expressed concern over increasing road accidents and instructed officials to conduct special campaigns every month.
He reiterated zero tolerance towards drunk driving and negligence of traffic rules.
Free eye check-ups for drivers and distribution of spectacles were also conducted as part of the programme.
Highlighting the rise in cybercrime, he urged police to leverage technology for effective crime control and advised personnel to remain approachable and service-oriented.
The old police station in Rebbena was converted into a modern library to support rural students preparing for competitive exams.
A “Helmet Chowk” was inaugurated in Asifabad to promote road safety awareness and 1,000 helmets were distributed to motorists on the occasion.
The DGP visited Jodeghat and paid tributes to tribal freedom fighter Komaram Bheem.
As part of welfare initiatives, 50 sewing machines were distributed to tribal women under the “Police for You” programme.
Traditional tribal performances, including Dhimsa and Gussadi dances, marked the cultural segment of the event.
Senior police officials and local representatives participated in the programmes.
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