Siliguri, 17th January: In a bid to prevent road accidents, the Siliguri Metropolitan Traffic Police have launched a special checking operation in various areas of Eastern Bypass. The traffic police from the Bhakti Nagar Traffic Guard conducted the operation on Friday.
Eastern Bypass has witnessed frequent road accidents, some of which have resulted in fatalities. These incidents have raised concerns about the role of the police in ensuring road safety.
During the operation, police observed that several motorcyclists were riding without helmets, while others were found hanging their helmets on the bikes instead of wearing them. According to traffic police sources, this special checking will now be conducted regularly across all areas of Eastern Bypass to improve road safety and reduce accidents.