Punjab Govt sets up ‘Sadak Surakhya Force’ (SSF), first of its kind in India, to reduce road fatalities

Punjab Govt sets up ‘Sadak Surakhya Force’ (SSF), first of its kind in India, to reduce road fatalities

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Category : State Published on: February 01 2024

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  • Punjab government launches the 'Sadak Surakhya Force' (SSF) to reduce road fatalities.
  • Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann flags off 144 hi-tech vehicles from Jalandhar.
  • Citizens can seek help by dialing 112, with vehicles arriving within ten minutes of the call.
  • Former Indian Hockey team captain and AIG traffic Gaganjit Singh to lead the SSF.
  • The force comprises over 1,200 police jawans and 90 female drivers.
  • The vehicles will patrol 5,500 km of State and national highways.
  • Each vehicle will cover approximately 30 kilometers.
  • Specialized equipment installed to detect drunken driving and overspeeding.
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