Punjab CM Flagged Off Sadak Suraksha Force in Jalandhar

Updated: 27 Jan 2024

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Punjab CM Flagged Off Sadak Suraksha Force in Jalandhar

The Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Mann, has launched a new initiative called the 'Sadak Suraksha Force' to improve traffic movement and reduce road accidents in the state.

During the launch, Mann expressed his concerns about the high number of fatalities due to road accidents that occur in the state.
According to available data, 17-18 people lose their lives in road accidents in Punjab every day, which amounts to more than 500 deaths per month and nearly 6,000 deaths per year.
Mann also mentioned several notable personalities, including former President Giani Zail Singh, Congress leader Rajesh Pilot and actor/comedian Jaspal Bhatti, who lost their lives in road accidents.
The 'Sadak Suraksha Force' will comprise 144 vehicles and 5,000 employees who will be deployed every 30 kilometers on the roads to ensure the safety of the people. The force aims to protect people and streamline traffic movements in the state.
Several dignitaries, including Punjab Minister Balkar Singh, MP Sushil Rinku, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav and Additional Director General of Police A.S. Rai, were present during the launch of the initiative.

About Punjab

Punjab is a prosperous state located in the northwest region of India. The name "Punjab '' is derived from Punj (meaning five) and Aab (meaning water), signifying its land of five rivers.
These five rivers are Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum. However, only the Sutlej, Ravi and Beas rivers flow within the borders of today's Punjab, while the other two rivers are situated in the state of Punjab, now in Pakistan.
The Punjab state is divided into three regions: Majha, Doaba and Malwa.