Shimla October 23, 2026
The meeting of the district level road safety committee was held on Friday under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap.
Taking a decision at the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner stated that a special road safety awareness campaign will be launched until January due to the festive season and New Year. Special programs will be organized in educational institutions across the district to raise awareness about road safety rules. Additionally, all Sub-Divisional Magistrates will submit proposals for road repairs to the Deputy Commissioner’s office. A budget will be immediately provided for this purpose. Budget will also be provided for the repair work of primary school buildings in the district.
Taking a decision at the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner stated that a special road safety awareness campaign will be launched until January due to the festive season and New Year. Special programs will be organized in educational institutions across the district to raise awareness about road safety rules. Additionally, all Sub-Divisional Magistrates will submit proposals for road repairs to the Deputy Commissioner’s office. A budget will be immediately provided for this purpose. Budget will also be provided for the repair work of primary school buildings in the district.
The meeting was informed that 211 road accidents have been reported so far in 2026. A total of 297 people were injured, including 90 deaths, 70 serious injuries, and 227 minor injuries. 45 road accidents were reported from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and 48 from 9 p.m. to 12 midnight. 95 road accidents on national highways resulted in 14 deaths and 133 injuries, while 23 road accidents on state highways resulted in 9 deaths and 48 injuries. 53 road accidents on rural roads resulted in 50 deaths and 77 injuries. 84 cases of overspeeding and rash driving and 7 cases of drunk driving were reported. At the state level, 1,651 road accidents resulted in 757 deaths and 2,597 injuries.
The Deputy Commissioner appealed to drivers to reduce road accidents in the district. He urged them to avoid rash driving and overspeeding. He also urged them to strictly follow traffic rules. He instructed the police department that any laxity regarding traffic law enforcement will not be tolerated.
The Deputy Commissioner appealed to drivers to reduce road accidents in the district. He urged them to avoid rash driving and overspeeding. He also urged them to strictly follow traffic rules. He instructed the police department that any laxity regarding traffic law enforcement will not be tolerated.
