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Chitradurga Reports Gradual Increase in Minor-Related Accidents
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 05:18 AM
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Police in Chitradurga have noted a slow rise in road accidents involving minors, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic rules.
Police in Chitradurga have observed a gradual uptick in road accidents that involve minors, according to recent traffic records. The rise, though modest, has raised concerns among local authorities about the safety of young road users.
In response, the municipal traffic department has announced plans to increase patrols on major thoroughfares during peak school hours. Officials say stricter enforcement of speed limits and the use of seat belts will be prioritized.
The Karnataka State Transport Department has also issued a reminder to parents and schools to reinforce road‑safety education among children. The message urges caregivers to supervise minors when they travel by bicycle or motorbike.
While no fatalities have been reported in the recent incidents, the trend underscores the need for heightened vigilance and preventive measures in the city.
In response, the municipal traffic department has announced plans to increase patrols on major thoroughfares during peak school hours. Officials say stricter enforcement of speed limits and the use of seat belts will be prioritized.
The Karnataka State Transport Department has also issued a reminder to parents and schools to reinforce road‑safety education among children. The message urges caregivers to supervise minors when they travel by bicycle or motorbike.
While no fatalities have been reported in the recent incidents, the trend underscores the need for heightened vigilance and preventive measures in the city.