Kathmandu:Chairperson of the Infrastructure Development Committee, Ashish Gajurel, has emphasized the crucial role of traffic police in ensuring road safety and effective traffic management in Kathmandu Valley.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Gajurel stated during an interaction organized by the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office that traffic management has shown significant improvement compared to previous years. He praised the role of traffic police in road safety and urged everyone to adhere to traffic rules to enhance safety.
Gajurel highlighted the necessity of deploying additional human resources to manage the increasing vehicle pressure. He stressed the importance of continuous collaboration and shared commitment among the relevant bodies to ensure safe vehicular movement.
Senior Superintendent of Police Suresh Prasad Kafle, Chief of the Valley Traffic Police Office, noted that the traffic police are dedicated to working round-the-clock to enforce traffic rules, reduce accidents, and ensure pedestrian safety. Kafle instructed the traffic police to act impartially and responsibly, adopting a zero-tolerance policy towards economic irregularities.
He also mentioned that public awareness programs and interactions are ongoing to promote road safety, effectively implement traffic rules, and develop an accident-free transport system. Participants in the program underscored the need for all road users, including drivers and pedestrians, to completely adhere to traffic regulations to reduce road accidents.
The event was attended by 506 traffic police officers and employees from the Valley Traffic Police Office and its subordinate bodies.