Pune police to form human chain of 2 lakh people for traffic awareness

Pune : As part of the Traffic Awareness Day on October 6, Pune city police will organise various events to instill traffic sense in Punekars.

“It’s going to be an all out effort with involvement of all, to stand against the traffic indiscipline. To show the solidarity with this cause we will be forming a Human chain of more than 2 lakh people and taking a pledge. The programme will also involve distribution of 10 lakh stickers, 50000 flags and putting  more than 1000 banners all across the city”, said DCP (Traffic branch) Pravin Mundhe.

Joint commissioner of police (law and order) Sunil Ramanand said, “Pune is a developing city and also an Information Technology hub but the traffic sense among people in the city is less than optimal.We appeal Punekars to participate in the initiative and follow traffic rules which will help the society.”

Pune is well known for its beauty, greenery! culture, education and sports” The achievements of Punekars in these fields are recognized and celebrated nationally and internationally. Although we are extremely proud of the city and its achievements, we will also agree that the liveability and vibrancy of this beautiful city needs upliftment. Our daily commute, be it just down the street for some last minute errands, or perhaps across the city for work, Ieaves us frustrated, exhausted and irritated. Cases of road rage are on the rise while respect for fellow road users is on the decline. Economically and technologically we have made a lot of progress but how did we go from a society of culture to predominantly a bunch of unruly aggressive law breaking individuals? Can we honesty claim that we are the torch bearers for the state and country when it comes to culture and civic sense? ls Pune really the cultural capital of Maharashtra?

Looking at the current state of affairs of Pune’s roads, with its ruthless disobedience for basic traffic rules, one would wonder.-.are all Punekars this way? Do lawlessness, irrationality and volatility define a true Punekar? The answer is ‘NO’. Although it may appear that the general public continues to display a blatant disregard to traffic rules, there are number of Punekars who continuously abide by the rules (even in the absence of law enforcement).

Unfortunately, this minority which follows traffic rules is constantly made to feel that they are the ones at fault- This has to change and everyone of us wants’ this change. To make the beginning, We request your support in this endeavour!

To initiate this transformation, let us come together in large numbers to demonstrate our willingness to bring about a revolution. Let us stand together all across the city to form the Longest Human chain taking a Pledge to Follow Traffic Rules. The time for change is nnw. Pune Traffic Police would like to invite you to spare Morning 9 am to 11 am clock of your tine on 6th October ta display your solidarity with the cause of making Pune a civilised rule abiding society.

“We look forward to your attendance in making this event a grand success. We request you to block 6th October 2016 and the best 2 hours’ time of your officers/members/students / staff. Let us all together, start a journey, to make our Pune, an ideal city which follows traffic rules”, said DCP Mundhe.