Birgunj: The District Police Office here organized a public awareness event to mark the 8th Global Road Safety Week. The Week runs from May 12 to 18 every year.
The public awareness programme was held from Maisthan to Ghantagar of Birgunj city in a bid to reduce road accidents. Chief of District Traffic Office, Yubraj Katwal, informed that not only drivers of heavy and light vehicles but also the pedestrians and rickshaw pullers were made aware of the traffic rules.
Katwal said, “The number of people losing their lives in road accidents is on the rise of late. We believe the public awareness drive would help reduce the incidents. We’ve been continuing the awareness campaigns even at schools.”
The event was held in coordination with a local Birgunj Youth Club.
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