{"id":8434,"date":"2025-12-31T18:39:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T18:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/?p=8434"},"modified":"2025-12-31T18:39:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T18:39:08","slug":"kashmir-rural-areas-see-15-drop-in-road-accidents-22-fewer-fatalities-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/2025\/12\/31\/kashmir-rural-areas-see-15-drop-in-road-accidents-22-fewer-fatalities-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Kashmir rural areas see 15% drop in road accidents, 22% fewer fatalities in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

1,000 accidents, 210 fatalities this year: SSP Singh<\/strong><\/p>\n

Srinagar, Dec 31: Kashmir valley\u2019s rural areas saw an improvement in road safety in 2025, recording a 15 per cent decline in accidents and a 22 per cent reduction in fatalities compared to the previous year, officials said on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

According to official data shared by SSP Traffic Rural Kashmir, RP Singh, during a year-end press conference at the Police Control Room (PCR) in Srinagar, the efforts in enforcement and awareness campaigns have started to pay off.<\/p>\n

The SSP, as per the news agency\u2014Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that this year, 1,000 accidents and 210 deaths were reported in rural areas, down from 1,179 accidents and 279 deaths in 2024.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs compared to 2024, the year 2025 witnessed a 15 per cent decrease in accidents and a 22 per cent decline in deaths. The results show that consistent enforcement and awareness campaigns can save lives,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Singh attributed the improvement to collective efforts between the district police, civil and municipal administration, engineering wings, Beacon authorities, and educational institutions.<\/p>\n

The SSP said strict enforcement drives, continuous monitoring and community participation have significantly contributed to better compliance on the roads.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe purpose of these drives is to save lives and ensure safer roads. Every life lost in an accident leaves a family devastated. Our mission is to prevent that,\u201d he said, adding that the department\u2019s strategy focused equally on enforcement and awareness.<\/p>\n

Awareness and behavioural change<\/p>\n

SSP Singh said that the year 2025 saw major behavioural changes among commuters. Nearly 80 per cent of four-wheeler drivers now wear seatbelts, while 90 per cent of two-wheeler riders use helmets\u2014a noticeable improvement from previous years.<\/p>\n

He said that even shopkeepers and pedestrians are cooperating more, by avoiding roadside encroachments and using footpaths, thus contributing to smoother and safer traffic movement.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe media has also played a vital role in spreading our messages and ensuring compliance. Your encouragement has kept us on track,\u201d Singh told reporters, acknowledging the press and civil society\u2019s contribution to the safety campaigns.<\/p>\n

Partnerships and public involvement<\/p>\n

The SSP hailed the role of NGOs, student volunteers, NCC cadets and higher secondary school students who actively participated in awareness campaigns, road safety weeks and traffic discipline drives.<\/p>\n

Such initiatives, he said, not only improved compliance but also helped develop a sense of civic responsibility among young people.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur partnership with educational institutions and community groups has amplified awareness. People now understand that road safety is a shared responsibility,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Focus on engineering and infrastructure<\/p>\n

The Traffic Rural Kashmir, in coordination with Beacon and engineering wings, has also identified and rectified several accident-prone zones. The department focused on improving road engineering, signage, visibility and speed-control measures across critical stretches of rural highways.<\/p>\n

Singh said the department continues to engage with local administrations to eliminate black spots and enhance road infrastructure, especially in hilly and snow-prone areas.<\/p>\n

Way forward for 2026<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, the SSP called for sustaining the gains achieved in 2025 through stricter enforcement, public cooperation, and continuous awareness campaigns.<\/p>\n

He said the department\u2019s upcoming year plan includes the introduction of technology-based monitoring, smart surveillance tools and enhanced coordination with district-level authorities.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe mission is not just fewer accidents but building a culture of responsibility on the roads. Every safe journey reflects our success,\u201d SSP Singh added. (KNO)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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