Kakinada, June 26 -- Under instructions from the district SP Bindu Madhav, the Peddapuram subdivision police organised helmet rallies today to create awareness among two-wheeler drivers and pillion riders.

Jaggampeta circle Inspector YRK Srinivas was in the forefront in the Helmet rally organised in Katravulapalli village.

He advised two-wheeler riders to wear helmets not only for their safety but also for the safety of the other road users. The helmet is a life saver and in many road accidents precious lives are saved because of helmets. The statistics proved that fatal road accidents were minimised because of helmets.

Both the two-wheeler drivers and the pillion riders must wear the helmet and it is made statutory also, he said. ...