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DDC Poonch flags off Walkathon, Bike Rally


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 DDC Poonch flags off Walkathon, Bike Rally

POONCH, JANUARY 11: District Development Commissioner Poonch Rahul Yadav today flagged off a walkathon and bike rally to mark the 31st National Road Safety Week.

The Walkathon and Bike rally started from Sheesh Mahal and culminated at sports stadium Poonch.

SSP Poonch Ramesh Angral, ARTO Poonch Jughal Kishore .Students from different educational institutions, Traffic Police, District Police and volunteers of Civil defence besides Principal GHSS Sheesh Mahal, teachers and staff of different schools participated in the rally.

While speaking on the occasion, DDC Poonch exhorted upon the young generation to motivate and educate their near and dear ones to follow precautions and use road safety gears while driving a two wheeler or a car. He further asked the students to remain vigilant in ensuring no use of mobile phone, avoid over speeding while traveling in public or private vehicles.

SSP Poonch while addressing the gathering on the occasion appreciated the ARTO and Traffic Police for organizing such a program. He informed the gathering that a lot of precious lives are lost every year due to the negligence of road safety measures while driving.

During the rally students carried various placards giving out the messages  of "Seat Belt On, Mobile Phone Off", "Use Helmets", "Alert today Alive Tomorrow"," No Drinking while Driving". A road safety pledge was also taken on the occasion.

 


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