JAMMU, JANUARY 22, 2026: In a significant move to enhance commuter safety, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today directed the intensive use of GIS-based data and technology-driven interventions to identify and secure accident-prone stretches across Jammu and Kashmir.
Presiding over a high-level meeting to review the implementation of Supreme Court-mandated road safety directives, the Chief Secretary emphasized that a scientific, data-driven approach is essential for reducing fatalities. He instructed administrative secretaries, traffic police, and district commissioners to develop a time-bound roadmap for compliance, leveraging transport data to guide strategic police deployment and engineering corrections on high-risk road patches.
The meeting highlighted a concerning trend in road safety, with data from the i-RAD portal revealing that 20,135 accidents have occurred in the UT since June 2022, resulting in 3,688 fatalities. Transport Secretary Avny Lavasa noted that the majority of mishaps occur on major highways in Jammu, Kathua, Udhampur, and Rajouri, primarily between 3:00 pm and 9:00 pm.
Rash driving and over-speeding alone accounted for nearly 50% of the accidents reported in 2025. In response, Chief Secretary Dulloo called for strict deterrence against habitual offenders, including the immediate cancellation of driving licenses and registration certificates for those involved in serious violations.
To bolster infrastructure safety, road agencies like NHAI, PWD, and BRO were tasked with the urgent removal of “black spots” following established protocols and the installation of comprehensive safety signage.
The session also reviewed the efficacy of the Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS) and Intelligent Light Traffic System (ILTS) in Jammu and Srinagar, which have seen a massive surge in enforcement, with fines totaling ₹145.12 Cr in 2025.
Concluding the review, the Chief Secretary reiterated that the government remains committed to a multi-pronged strategy—combining coordinated enforcement, emergency trauma care, and public awareness—to protect the lives of citizens on J&K’s roads.
