Last three days the newspapers have been talking a lot on the death of a person because a pot hole on the road caused the accident of his two-wheeler.
Such news in the media is not new. The present news will soon die down. And again, when another life is lost, we will read it in the newspapers.
I suggest the newspapers, around the country, should have a fixed column, maybe once a week, where readers can write and send photos of such accident spots. Besides pot holes, other discrepancies on roads may also be a reason for accidents to happen. In this column, a pro active role of the media is needed, of keeping on hammering the point till action is taken. This will go a long way to help the society.
Many a times we don't have to wait for government action. NGOs or volunteering efforts by groups or individuals can also play a very positive role. Sometimes we do read of someone, on his own, trying his best to solve the problem. But why so few come forward to do such work. Let more among us give this a serious thought and help in our neighborhood at least.
The role of the police is also very important here. They know better as to how road accidents happen because of bad roads. If they officially write to the road department officials, the PWD or whoever is incharge, it will have more effect and hopefully action will be faster.
Whoever can help should come forward. The ultimate aim is to reduce deaths on roads caused by roads.
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