Deploy police & SDRF in picnic spots near rivers to prevent drowning cases: CM directs DCs & SPs

Dec. 25: As more and more prefer to go to picnic during this season, Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma asked the Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police to deploy police and SDRF personnel at the picnic spots which are adjacent to the rivers so that any cases of drowning may be avoided. He also asked them to generate adequate awareness through publicity to avoid any kind of rush driving that may be undertaken under the influences of alcohol.

In view of the rampant drink and drive cases & the related casualties, especially during festive seasons, Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma held a video conferencing with Deputy Commissioners, Superintendents of Police, District Transport Officers and Superintendents of Excise of all districts on Friday. The Chief Minister instructed officials to put adequate measures to prevent the drink and drive cases.

Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma further stated that on the night of 31 December, 2021, the Deputy Commissioners should visit district Civil Hospitals and Medical College Hospitals ensure availability of doctors and immediate medical intervention to the victims of road accidents. Further, in case of any exigency, the Joint Directors of Health Services were directed to keep ambulances ready.