Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 21: DIG Traffic Jammu Shridhar Patil today reviewed traffic arrangements on National Highway on Udhampur-Ramban stretch and asked Traffic police to act tough against wrong lane driving, overloading and vehicles without fitness certificate.
He appreciated police personnel for working day-night in tough conditions for smooth traffic flow.
Patil visited the districts and held meetings with police officers and general public of the area.
During whirlwind tour, he assessed on spot conditions of the road stretches and other issues causing congestion on NHW. He was apprised by people and officers about issues faced by commuters as well as difficulties faced by police personnel while performing duties.
During interaction, he stressed upon officers to streamline the system and act tough on those who indulge in wrong lane driving and overloading causing thereby traffic jams. Vehicles if plying without proper fitness certificate should particularly be focused upon in order to prevent traffic jam due to breakdown of such vehicles, he emphasised. He insisted that safe and pleasant travel experience of commuters shall be kept topmost priority.
The officers/officials who were doing duties in highly dedicated manner were appreciated with reward.