In the wake of Chutupalu Ghati on Ranchi-Patna highway (NH-33) turning into a death trap for commuters, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Jayant Sinha today shot missives for setting up a trauma centre in Ramgarh beside a police checkpost on this stretch.
Sinha said this stretch known as lifeline of the state connecting two State capitals Ranchi and Patna now become a threat for commuters. He said within these two years, 47 accidents taken place resulting in 50 deaths and injuries to many. He said it’s now time to take measures to put a check on mishaps taking place here.
Sinha in his letter to Ramgarh district administration and NHAI officials said that from Chtupalu to lalki Ghati in Ramgarh, the stretch has become dangerous with accidents taking place at short intervals. He said it’s better to establish a police checkpost here which will keep eyes on traffic violators. Sinha said once checkpost starts functioning, policemen will check driving licenses of the drivers to keep ensuring that heavy vehicles must follow the speed limit while passing from here.
The Union Minister said that drunk driving is another big problem and the major reason behind the accidents. He said once police checkpost will start functioning, it will also keep eyes on drivers who violate traffic rules by driving vehicles in drunken state.
Sinha said it is the responsibility of the authorities to ensure safety of commuters on the highway. He suggested for a joint campaign of NHAI, district administration and police on NH-33 to put a check on frequent accidents here.
In another letter to health minister Ramchandra Chandravanshi, he demanded setting up of a trauma centre in the old building of Sadar Hospital.