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New Indian Express
28-06-2025
- New Indian Express
363 killed in road accidents this year, cops ramp up safety in Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: To curb road accidents and fatalities, the Rachakonda Traffic Police have ramped up enforcement and awareness initiatives throughout the first half of 2025. According to officials, 1,822 road accidents were reported across the Rachakonda Commissionerate by June this year, resulting in 363 deaths and 1,657 injuries. While the fatality count shows a slight decline compared to the same period last year (374 deaths), the numbers remain a serious concern. In 2023, a total of 393 deaths and 1,810 injuries were reported. One alarming trend is the rise in self-skid accidents, often caused by reckless nighttime driving and drunk riding. These incidents increased to 140 in 2025, up from 96 in 2024 and 94 in 2023. Notably, self-skid accidents claimed 112 lives this year alone, underscoring the dangers of unsafe two-wheeler practices. The police highlighted that many two-wheeler fatalities were linked to the non-usage of helmets, particularly in rural areas where compliance is critically low. In response, the department introduced a corrective strategy: riders caught without helmets are urged to purchase and wear one immediately, promoting safety through both enforcement and instant compliance. 'High-visibility enforcement drives are being conducted at major junctions, arterial roads and accident-prone areas. Repeat offenders face stricter penalties while AI-powered Integrated Traffic Management Systems (ITMS) automatically detect violations and issue e-challans, significantly improving compliance,' officials stated.
The Hindu
27-06-2025
- The Hindu
363 killed in 1,822 road accidents by mid-2025 in Rachakonda
A total of 1,822 road accidents were reported in the Rachakonda Commissionerate in the first six months of 2025, resulting in 363 deaths and 1,657 people injured. While overall accident figures are slightly higher than last year, the spike in self-skid crashes, caused largely by reckless, drunk riding and helmet non-use, has raised serious concerns, said Commissioner G. Sudheer Babu. The number of self-skid accidents jumped to 140 cases this year, killing 112 people and injuring 45. In the same period last year, 96 self-skid accidents left 77 dead and 53 injured. The officer said that most of these were two-wheeler accidents, with the majority of the victims not wearing helmets. Rural compliance with helmet laws, in particular, was described as 'abysmal'. In 2023, the number of self-skid accidents stood at 94, with 63 deaths. The Rachakonda Traffic Police said they have begun enforcing an immediate corrective approach where two-wheeler riders caught without helmets will be asked to buy and wear one on the spot. This, they say, is aimed at reducing head injuries and instilling lasting behavioural change. Enforcement is being intensified at major junctions and accident-prone stretches. Repeat offenders are facing stricter penalties. Automated enforcement through the AI-driven Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS) has also been scaled up, with smart cameras identifying and issuing e-challans for violations. On the awareness front, the Traffic Training Institute (TTI) has conducted 2,100 educational programmes since January, reaching 69,239 people. These include students, auto and cab drivers, and delivery personnel. The sessions featured live demos, survivor accounts, and interactive activities to reinforce traffic rules and safety practices. The police are also using posters, videos, pamphlets, and social media to amplify their message, backed by coordinated efforts from other wings including Law & Order, Crime, She Teams, and the IT Cell.
