Churachandpur steps up road safety drive with health camps and awareness programme
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO

Churachandpur, January 29 2026: As part of the National Road Safety Month 2026, Churachandpur district has intensified its road safety outreach through health camps and extensive awareness drives aimed at promoting responsible driving and reducing preventable road accidents.

The Office of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Churachandpur, has announced a free eye check-up camp for all drivers on January 30 at the Eye OPD of the District Hospital from 9.30 am to 2 pm .

The initiative, backed by the District Administration, will be conducted under the supervision of Dr Ginthianmung, District Nodal Officer (NPCB&VI), NHM .

The health camp seeks to ensure optimal vision among drivers, particularly those operating passenger and commercial vehicles.

In parallel, Churachandpur Police Station, led by Officer-in-Charge Inspector Thangpu Tonsing, conducted a public awareness drive along Teddim Road and Rengkai Road under the theme "Road Safety, Life Safety" .

The campaign highlighted the compulsory use of helmets, valid driving licenses, seatbelts, and the dangers of drunk driving.

Meanwhile, Singngat Police Station, under Inspector James Vaiphei, carried out targeted awareness programmes in Lyzon Friendship School, St Joseph's High School, and Raybum High School.

Students were educated on traffic violations and penalties under the Motor Vehicles Act (2025-2026), including offences such as riding without helmets, drunk driving, speeding, mobile phone use while driving, and lack of insurance.

Social emphasis was laid on juvenile driving, with police explaining the stringent penalties under Section 199A, including fines, imprisonment of parents or vehicle owners, cancellation of vehicle registration, and restrictions on obtaining a license by juveniles.

Inspector Vaiphei underscored that early awareness at school level is key to reducing future violations and road accidents.

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