A valedictory function was organised by Motor Vehicles Department as the District Level programmes under 28th Road Safety week concluded here today.Deputy Commissioner Samba, Sheetal Nanda was the chief guest on the occasion.SSP, Joginder Singh, ADDC, Vivek Sharma and other senior officers were present on the occasion.The DC said that sole dependence on enforcement agencies for compliance of road safety rules is not feasible and stressed upon social awareness regarding following of these rules and showing consideration towards fellow cyclists, motorist and pedestrians. She said that reckless driving and over speeding are the main factors for accidents among youth so it should be checked.SSP gave details about road incidents in the district during last year and informed that out of 700 FIRs in the district during last year, 300 pertained to road accidents in which more than 70 persons lost their lives.Earlier, ARTO, Er. Kuldeep Singh informed about the activities undertaken by MVD during the week long campaign.
On the occasion, prizes were distributed among winners of the symposium held during the celebration.The students namely Kriti Lakhotra,Kanika Sharma and Taruna Thappa were the first prize winners while Karan Mangotra, Tanya Sharma, Shivali Rajput and Minakshi Sharma were second prize winners and the third prize was bagged by Kanika Sharma, Munish Shehri, Simran Chowhan, Priyanka Bhagat , Shweta Sharma, Swati Sambyal and Alka Sharma in their respective categories. Besides, consolation prizes were also announced for Shilpa Sharma, Simran Mehra, Karan Sharma and Simran Sharma.The social organisations and officials who did exemplary work in the week long drive were also honoured by the dignitaries. Besides, best commercial vehicle driver, load carrier driver and individuals who had helped the victims of road accidents and provided first aid to them were also honoured.