Identify black spots to prevent accidents: DC

Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal on Wednesday directed the police to prepare a detailed list of black spots across the district where frequent road accidents occur. Chairing the monthly meeting of the District Road Safety Committee, the DC said identifying these accident-prone locations is crucial to implementing timely corrective measures and saving precious lives.

He instructed officials from the Public Works and Transport Departments to conduct joint site visits to these black spots once the police submit the list. "Post-inspection, necessary structural changes and infrastructure improvements must be proposed to eliminate these hazards," Dr Aggarwal added.

The Deputy Commissioner also emphasised the need for thorough reporting of all fatal road accidents, including their causes, especially where such accidents happen due to engineering laps.

He categorically mentioned that strict departmental action will be initiated where road accidents were happened due to engineering lapse.

"Understanding the root causes, including engineering faults, is essential for permanent solutions," he said. Dr Aggarwal also called for strict action against those making cuts on busy roads, especially on highways for their own convenience, putting others' lives at risk.

He directed that the inspections be completed before the committee's next meeting. He also sought a list of traffic hotspots where frequent jams are happening in the district.

In another key direction, Dr Aggarwal asked officials to prepare a proposal for installing traffic lights at Kishangarh Chowk to streamline the vehicular movement in the area. He also took stock of ongoing efforts under the Safe School Vahan Policy, availability of parking at congested locations, and enforcement actions such as challaning in drunk driving cases.