Shadow Correpondent
Poonch, Dec 25:
The Motor Vehicles Department (MVD), under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal on Wednesday organised a health check-up cum awareness camp for drivers and conductors here at Bus Stand Poonch. This initiative aimed to enhance the health and well-being of these essential road safety stakeholders.
A dedicated team of doctors from the District Hospital provided free health check-ups and eye examinations, underscoring the importance of health in maintaining road safety.
The Deputy Commissioner highlighted the need for strict adherence to traffic rules and asked the vehicle operators to avoid over speeding, mobile phone use while driving, drunken driving, wrong overtaking, and illegal parking .
The event featured an engaging interactive session, allowing drivers, conductors, and civil and police administration officers to discuss critical road safety and health-related issues.
Assistant Regional Transport Officer Taramani expressed gratitude to the Health Department, Municipal Council, Police and Traffic Police for their collaborative efforts in promoting road safety and public health.
