Under the Road Safety Month in Damoh, the traffic police has taken a new initiative. On Monday, artists in the form of Yamraj explained traffic rules through street plays at major places. The drama featured three rides, traveling without a helmet and driving by a minor.
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Under the leadership of SP Shrut Kirti Somvanshi, an awareness campaign is being run through various mediums including social media. During this, information about Good Samaritan Scheme was also given. Under this, the government provides a cash prize of Rs 5,000 and a citation to the person who takes the person injured in a road accident to the hospital during the golden hour.
Traffic in-charge Dalbir Singh Marco said that this special awareness campaign will run till January 30. Street plays were organized at busy places like clock tower, railway station, bus stand, Teen Gulli and hospital intersection. The main goal of the campaign is to reduce the number of road accidents and ensure the safety of citizens.