PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/Dehradun
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Guwahati president and orthopaedic surgeon Dr BKS Sanjay stressed on the need for awareness and discipline to curb road traffic accidents. Speaking at a road safety seminar organised by the North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Allied Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) Shillong, he expressed serious concern over the growing number of road accidents in India, including Meghalaya.
He highlighted that nearly 90 per cent of road accidents result from human negligence and are largely preventable. “Rash driving is the major contributing factor. It is a behavioural issue that can be corrected through awareness, education, and disciplined driving practices,” he said. He noted that Meghalaya’s road accident fatality rate is significantly higher than the national average, even surpassing some other mountain States, and cited recent multi-casualty incidents to stress the urgent need for preventive measures.
Sanjay urged both the public and authorities to act decisively. “Strict adherence to traffic rules, responsible driving, strengthened traffic education, awareness programmes and strict enforcement of road safety laws are crucial to saving lives,” he said.
Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Gaurav Sanjay spoke about the human cost of traffic injuries. He stressed that simple measures such as wearing helmets and seat belts can drastically reduce both the likelihood and severity of injuries.
