Port Blair, Jan 01: The Andaman & Nicobar Traffic Police has kicked off their one week long programmes of 23rd RoadSafety week 2012 today by organizing a blood donation camp at Fire Brigade Headquarters here in a befitting manner.
The DIGP (L&O), Shri. Anand Mohan, who was the chief guest on the occasion, extended his new yeargreetings to all participants and explained the importance of road safety week.
The Superintendent of Police, District South Andaman, Shri S.B.S. Tyagi advised the participants to respect the traffic rules on the road so that the accidents can be minimized and precious lives could be saved. The DIGP (L&O), Shri Anand Mohan and the Superintendent of Police, District South Andaman also donated their blood for the good cause. Dr.Wajid Ali Shah the Pathologist from DHS apprised the gathering about blood donation and its objectives. In all 32 participants including Traffic Police, IRBn, auto drivers and truck drivers donated their blood during the function. As many as 200 police personnel including public have participated in the programme.
Meanwhile, the local residents, parents, teachers and guardians, have been requested to ensure that their wards don’t drive without helmets, proper driving licence and in drunken condition. They are further advised not to have tinted glass and fancy number plates on their vehicles, a communication from the SP (D) said here today.
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