Chandigarh

Haryana to set up trauma centres at every 50-60 kms on main highways

PNS

Haryana Government has decided that trauma centres would be established at every 50-60 kilometres on main highways in the State to provide quick medical aid to accident victims.

Besides, half the revenue generated from challaning of vehicles would be utilised for development works of Police Department, said Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal while addressing the gathering after inaugurating Police Assistance Booths in Karnal.

He said that 20 police assistance booths have been established from Delhi-Kundli border to Ambala, which have been inaugurated from Karnal and made functional on Monday. Every Police Assistance Booth would have a motorcycle, an ambulance and would be manned by five police personnel, said he.

The Chief Minister said that the State Government is providing healthcare facilities to the people, along with traffic management facilities. He also appreciated the Haryana Police and said that State Police was doing commendable work in management of traffic.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister flagged off motorcycles of Police Assistance Booths. Earlier, he also sought information about e-challan machines.