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Hyderabad Police ‘Arrive Alive’ Road Safety Program Draws Over 600 Participants

The Hyderabad City Police on Wednesday, January 28, organised ‘Arrive Alive’, a road safety awareness programme, at the APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium in Ibrahim Bagh. The event was held in collaboration with Vasavi Engineering College and was attended by over 600 students and faculty members.

Addressing the gathering, Joint Commissioner of Police Joel Davis said the Arrive Alive movement was launched by Telangana Director General of Police B. Shivadhar Reddy with the aim of ensuring that road safety awareness reaches every household and institution across the State.

Highlighting the alarming rise in road accidents, Davis said nearly 8,000 people lost their lives in road accidents in Telangana last year, adding that 70–80 per cent of these fatalities were preventable had basic safety precautions been followed. He also underlined the severe socio-economic impact road accidents have on families.

Speaking about the Good Samaritan Act, Davis explained that bystanders who assist accident victims are not required to disclose personal details or phone numbers and will not be compelled by police to act as witnesses. He added that private hospitals are legally mandated to provide immediate treatment during the ‘golden hour’, and noted that the government is exploring reward mechanisms through the Transport Department for individuals who help save lives.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Rahul Hegde said roads are shared public spaces and traffic rules are designed to ensure safety and equal access for all citizens. He urged students to behave responsibly on roads and to act as ambassadors of road safety in society.

DGP leads fight to rein in rising road accidents in Hyderabad 15 November 2025

HYDERABAD: Telangana DGP B. Shivadhar Reddy on Friday said that road accidents have impacted almost every family in the state, either through relatives or close acquaintances who have become victims. He made these remarks while launching the *Arrive Alive* road safety initiative at LB Stadium, alongside Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar.

Expressing concern over the alarming rise in accident-related deaths, the DGP said that while around 800 people are killed in murder cases every year in Telangana, nearly 8,000 lose their lives in road accidents. Most of the victims, he noted, are pedestrians and two-wheeler riders.

Shivadhar emphasised the need for drivers to remain alert and exercise basic “common sense” on the roads. Pointing out common mistakes, he said many riders wear helmets without fastening them, rendering them ineffective. “If it’s not buckled, what is the use of wearing it?” he asked.

He stressed that road accidents are a serious concern that require urgent attention. The *Arrive Alive* programme, he said, will soon be expanded across Telangana as part of a large-scale public awareness campaign. Defensive driving and being conscious of others on the road are key to preventing accidents, he added.

Hyderabad CP Sajjanar said the city records around 3,000 road accidents each year, resulting in nearly 300 deaths. Despite continuous awareness efforts, many people still violate traffic rules, he said. To curb this, the police will soon implement stricter enforcement measures, including the formation of special teams.