Action will be taken under zero tolerance in drunk and drive cases in Ranchi. Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Magistrate, Ranchi, Manjunath Bhajantri has given instructions for strict action against those driving vehicles after consuming alcohol in the meeting of Road Safety Committee. Sub-Divisional Officer, Sadar Utkarsh Kumar, Superintendent of Police, Traffic Kailash Karmali, District Transport Officer Akhilesh Kumar and other members of Road Safety Committee were present in the meeting held in the Deputy Commissioner's Auditorium at the Collectorate.
Bhajantri asked to take strict action under zero tolerance against those driving vehicles under the influence of alcohol. Superintendent of Police Traffic and District Transport Officer have been directed to take action against those driving vehicles under the influence of alcohol by running a campaign. The Deputy Commissioner has also advised the youth, especially, to arrange for a cab or driver to come and go to the event, so that road accidents can be avoided.
In the meeting, the District Transport Officer informed that a large number of actions have also been taken against those who drive vehicles in the city by pasting tape on the number plates. Deputy Commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri has asked to seize the vehicle, impose fine and take action against such vehicle owners under the Motor Vehicles Act.
In the meeting, the District Transport Officer gave information about road accidents in the months of January, February and March in the year 2025 in Ranchi district through PPT. The District Transport Officer informed that in these three months, a total of 226 road accidents took place in the district, in which 164 people died, while 11 people were seriously injured and 108 people suffered minor injuries. Deputy Commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri directed to take action on over speeding as per rules while ensuring compliance with the causes of accidents and traffic rules.
In the meeting, in view of the safety of children, Deputy Commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri directed for proper checking of school buses, vans and autos. He said that along with over speed and overloading, the condition of vehicles, documents and driver's license should be checked regularly by running a campaign.
The DC directed for immediate action on illegal parking at major squares, roads and places of Ranchi. He told the officials to take immediate action on illegal parking while ensuring that the traffic system is not disrupted. Apart from this, Bhajantri reviewed the black spots, installation of speed breakers, signage, execution of hit and run compensation and removal of encroachment and gave necessary guidelines to the concerned officer.