Archive · 23 Jan 2026
J&K to enforce strict measures against rash drivers
The Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, Atal Dulloo, had a meeting to talk about making roads safer.
He said that using special data can help find dangerous roads and fix them.
He also said that people who drive badly will lose their driving licenses and other punishments.
The meeting talked about how many accidents happen, mostly in the afternoon and evening, and in certain districts.
They also talked about how many fines were given to people who broke traffic rules.
The goal is to make roads safer for everyone in Jammu and Kashmir.
Additionally, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari discussed the allocation of a radio frequency for vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems to reduce road accidents.
He also emphasized the importance of regular meetings and the use of AI-based road safety applications.
J&K Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo reviewed road safety measures and emphasized using GIS-based data to identify accident-prone roads.
Strict enforcement measures against rash drivers, including cancellation of driving licenses and vehicle registration certificates, were directed.
Majority of accidents occur on highways in districts like Jammu, Kathua, Udhampur, and Rajouri, particularly between 3 PM and 9 PM.
Over 20,000 road accidents were reported since June 2022, resulting in 3,688 fatalities and 29,131 injuries.
Traffic police issued over 14.9 lakh e-challans in 2025, imposing fines of Rs 145.12 Cr and seizing 15,947 vehicles for violations.
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, and concerned departments
- What
- Review of road safety measures, enforcement of strict actions against rash drivers, and allocation of radio frequency for vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Why
- To reduce road accidents and ensure compliance with Supreme Court directives on road safety
Government
Public
Road Safety Measures
Government
The government is implementing strict measures and using technology to reduce road accidents.
Public
The public needs to comply with traffic rules and be more cautious while driving.
- Chief Secretary
- Atal Dulloo
- Total road accidents (2022-2025)
- 20,135
- Fatalities
- 3,688
- Major accident districts
- Jammu, Kathua, Udhampur, Rajouri
- Peak accident hours
- 3 PM to 9 PM
- Challans issued (2025)
- 52,543
- Fines collected (2025)
- Rs 15.88 Cr
- Vehicles seized (2025)
- 1,528
- Radio frequency allocated
- 30 GHz
- AI-based road safety applications
- To be shared with states and UTs
