Tripura CM claims 9pc drop in road accidents

Agartala, Oct 11 (UNI) Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha claimed a 9 per cent drop in road accidents and a 15 per cent decrease in fatal crashes, crediting these improvements to enhanced road safety initiatives and collaborative efforts of various government sectors. He said that road safety cannot solely rely on legislation or tougher traffic enforcement. It necessitates collective accountability, public education, and active involvement from every segment of society, while distributing breath analysers, traffic barriers, helmets, raincoats, reflective jackets, and road divider poles. Reiterating the government's dedication to curbing road accidents, Dr Saha remarked that each road fatality…