Hyderabad, Sept. 11 -- Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre (Retd), Chairman of the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety, today appealed to citizens to prioritise road safety by wearing helmets and seat belts, stressing that these simple precautions can save thousands of lives.
Speaking during his two-day visit to Telangana, Justice Sapre underscored that the single most effective way to protect oneself and loved ones on the roads is by adopting the basic safety measures of helmet and seat belt usage.
"We are appealing directly to every road user in Telangana to make this crucial change and prioritise their safety," he said. Citing alarming data from 2024, he noted that 3,137 people lost their lives due to not wearing helmets and 482 died due to...