Accumulated silt and inadequate street lighting on Hyderabad’s Barkas-Pahadi Shareef road are raising safety concerns among residents. They say poor sweeping and dark stretches at curves and junctions pose particular risks to two-wheeler riders and other motorists after dark.
The Hyderabad Traffic Police registered 1,349 cases during a week-long special drive against motorists blocking free-left lanes and minors driving vehicles. The enforcement action, conducted from August 12 to 18, included 1,015 free-left violations and 334 minor-driving cases.
Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar urged motorists to follow strict road safety rules, avoid stopping on ORR unless necessary, and use the helpline in emergencies. He called for collective efforts to prevent accidents and save lives.
Accidents on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road are rising rapidly, with multiple deaths and injuries reported in just weeks. From overspeeding to unsafe stops, here’s what’s causing these crashes, who’s at risk, and what every driver must do to stay safe.
Three people have died in Hyderabad after their vehicles slipped on flooded, pothole-ridden roads. Experts warn poor maintenance and silt buildup make roads dangerous during rains. Authorities are urged to repair damaged roads and improve safety before more lives are lost
Motorcyclist Gayathri Natrajan, after a devastating accident on Hyderabad’s poorly maintained roads, calls attention to the city's unsafe infrastructure. She criticises the disregard for traffic laws and the resignation of citizens, urging authorities to take action for safer roads
The Hyderabad Police held a meeting with school authorities, auto unions, and officials to address student transport safety. Commissioner C.V. Anand emphasized protocols for school buses, driver checks, and traffic awareness to protect children during school commutes
