Srinagar: Since January 2023, Kashmir valley reported 135 deaths in 1064 road accidents, official data reveals.
Srinagar tops the list with 225 accidents and 28 fatalities, followed by Anantnag with 147 accidents and 25 deaths.
“Budgam reported 80 accidents, resulting in eight fatalities. In Kulgam, 74 accidents were reported, leading to the loss of 11 lives. Ganderbal district witnessed 83 accidents, with a death toll of 2 people.”
A total of 38 road accidents were recorded in Bandipora, resulting in three deaths. Pulwama experienced 59 accidents and four fatalities. Shopian saw 20 accidents and three tragic deaths,” the official data reveals.
“Awantipora police district in south Kashmir reported 50 accidents, with 13 lives lost. Baramulla district reported 126 accidents, leading to 12 fatalities. Kupwara witnessed 57 accidents, resulting in seven deaths. Handwara reported 58 accidents, with a death toll of nine people. Sopore saw 47 accidents and the loss of 10 lives.”
Efforts are being made to address this issue, including special drives against traffic violations, awareness programs, and enhanced enforcement measures, Superintendent of Traffic Police for Rural Kashmir, Ravindar Pal Singh said.
“Initiatives like E-Challaning, breath analyzers, and speed radar systems to curb violations are also being implemented. Strict actions will be taken against violators,” he said.
(KNO)
