Road Safety Week 2026 Begins in Siliguri with Awareness Campaign

Road Safety Week 2026 Begins in Siliguri with Awareness Campaign
Siliguri, August 3: Road Safety Week 2026 commenced in Siliguri on Monday following the directive of the West Bengal government. Organised by the Siliguri Metropolitan Police, the week-long campaign will continue till August 9, focusing on promoting responsible road behaviour and raising public awareness about traffic safety.

The campaign was inaugurated at Air View More, where police officials and other participants highlighted the importance of following traffic rules and adopting safe practices while using roads.

As part of the initiative, a specially decorated tableau carrying road safety messages, along with an awareness rally, moved through several key areas of Siliguri to reach out to motorists, pedestrians and the general public.

Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh, Siliguri Police Commissioner Syed Waquar Raza, DCP (Traffic) Quazi Samsuddin Ahamed and several senior police officials attended the inaugural programme.

According to police and administrative sources, a series of awareness drives and other road safety initiatives have been planned across the city during the campaign. The programmes will focus on encouraging people to follow traffic regulations and contribute towards making Siliguri’s roads safer.