Mangaluru
The City Traffic Police in association with Transport Department and Bharat Scouts and Guides observed the National Road Safety Week 2024 themed Follow traffic rules, save your future. An event in connection was held on Thursday at TMA Pai Hall, Kodialbail.
Addressing the gathering, Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal said, we organise this event every year but accidents keep happening. The numbers last year were the same. We should realise that safety is important and make a habit of wearing seatbelts and helmets and also avoid using mobile phones while walking on roads. Even if one person starts saving one life, it will make a lot of difference. Charity begins at home and in the same way, traffic and safety rules should be taught by parents to their children. Young individuals, typically aged between 15 and 35, often possess a sense of invincibility, believing that nothing bad will happen to them. However, it is crucial to recognize that sometimes, someone else’s mistake can also pose a threat to their lives.Dr Vijay Kumar, vice chancellor, Yenepoya University said, they say, in democracy you do not obey anyone except law and listening to rules is not enough, we need to implement it in our life. A few days ago, a class 9 girl saved a person’s life by giving him first aid treatment. I will ensure that Yenepoya University will help training young children in administering first aid and immediate care when accidents happen, since knowing it can help you save lives.
