Vineet Kumar is seen handing over the breath analysers to M
Rhovisie Nyuwi during a brief programme in Wokha town on Thursday.
- WOKHA — Wokha district on Thursday received
CCTV cameras and two sets of breath analysers to enhance traffic control and
monitoring.
- A short dedicatory programme was held at the traffic cell of
the police control room, which was attended by the deputy commissioner (DC) of
Wokha, Vineet Kumar, and the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Wokha, M Rhovisie
Nyuwi.
- Chairing the programme, Nuhuta Tunyi, SDO Civil of Wokha,
highlighted the purpose of procuring the equipment—to ease traffic management,
monitor and supervise road movement and help mitigate accidents.
- He informed that the district administration, in
collaboration with various departments, has installed five CCTV cameras across
Wokha town along with two breath analysers as part of a pilot project. Those
were procured through the road safety fund via the Nagaland Transport
department.
- In his brief address, Rhovisie Nyuwi has appreciated the
initiative, stating that the new equipment would help curb traffic congestion
and reduce accidents related to drunken driving. He pointed out that while
Nagaland has acquired standard equipment, its effective utilisation remains a
challenge.
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- He urged the authorities to take ownership, handle the
devices responsibly and raise public awareness regarding traffic offences and
enforcement of rules and regulations. He stressed that proper use of the CCTV
cameras and breath analysers would contribute to an informed society and help
prevent crime.
