Police use water cannons against DYFI workers who took out a marchto Nedumbassery station on Tuesday, alleging support for the accused
Around 4,000 people are killed in road accidents every year. John also announced that a road safety mission would be launched with the CM as chairman and the transport minister as co-chairman to reduce the number of accidents in Keralam. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kochi | Silver Rate in Kochi | Bank Holidays in Kochi | Public Holidays in Kochi Stay updated with the latest Kochi news.
Describing the incident as distressing, he said no attempt to protect the accused will be tolerated and that they will not be allowed to escape punishment through legal loopholes. Govt and the state police fully understand the grief and concerns of their families and will take all necessary legal steps to ensure justice, he told reporters in New Delhi. Clarifying that the decision to send the accused to a correctional home was taken by the court and not the police, Chennithala said the court had acted in accordance with the existing legal framework. The families of the victims need not harbour apprehensions, he said. Replying to a submission by MLA C V Santhakumar, John said govt was consulting legal experts on the proposed legislation. Govt will take stringent action, including confiscation of vehicles and imprisonment, against those who drive under the influence of intoxicants and cause loss of life, he said, adding that strict enforcement will be ensured. A mission directorate will be established under the council to implement initiatives, he said. the mission would help bring down the numbers substantially, said John While govt does not claim that all accidents will be eliminated. Roads, including MC Road, will be upgraded scientifically using the road safety fund, with works prioritised according to the severity of accident risks, he added.
The incident has again highlighted the relevance of Op Toofan. The police will pursue further legal proceedings to ensure that the punishment prescribed by law is imposed, he added. Chennithala dismissed concerns that influential people might help the accused escape punishment. Though the accused is from my district, he is not from my assembly constituency. Reports that a minister might protect the accused are misleading. Govt, the home department and the police will not support such attempts. Such cases will not be treated as minor offences arising from negligence or accidental circumstances. A governing council with home, general education, higher education, health, social justice, youth affairs, LSG, PWD, labour and revenue ministers as members will be constituted. Govt is holding extensive road safety meetings ahead of Sabarimala season. A study conducted by Natpac, in accordance with the Union ministry of road transport guidelines, had identified black spots on various roads. Govt is taking the rising number of accidents on the MC Road stretch between Adoor, Enathu and Pandalam seriously. Urgent steps will be taken to address the issue. Download the TOI App.
T’puram: Home minister Ramesh Chennithala said on Tuesday that govt will ensure the maximum punishment prescribed by law for the accused in Nedumbassery accident, in which three people were killed after a premium hatchback rammed their scooter early on Sunday morning. Govt consulting legal experts The state govt is considering a special law to ensure stringent punishment for those who cause fatal road accidents while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, said transport minister C P John in the assembly on Tuesday.