Port Blair, Jul 01: As part of the road safety awareness drive, an awareness camp on first aid treatment was organized by A&N Traffic Police in collaboration with GB Pant Hospital on 28th June 2022 in the conference hall of PS Aberdeen.
Mr. Sanjay Kumar Jain, IPS (Inspector General of Police, L & O), was the chief guest in this awareness camp. Mr. Kalaivanan R. IPS, SP (South Andaman District/Traffic), Mr. Abhishek Gupta, SDPO (SA)/Dy. SP (Traffic) and more than 100 people participated in this programme.
At the outset, Mr. Sanjay Kumar Jain, IPS sensitized the public about the importance of wearing a helmet and seat belts. He also highlighted the importance of Golden Hour while providing First Aid to the injured as this period is very critical as the chances of survival depend on this window period and also explained the responsibilities of a Good Samaritan.
Later, Mr. Kalaivanan R., IPS explained that first aid is the first and immediate assistance given to any person suffering from either a minor or serious illness or injury and every one of us must have basic training in providing first aid.
Further, Dy. SP (Traffic) Mr. Abhishek Gupta highlighted that many times it is the commercial drivers such as auto-rickshaws/tours and travels who are asked by the public for assisting the injured for taking to hospital. In the meantime, if commercial drivers have some basic first-aid training, they can save a precious life in the Golden Hour.
Dr.Amitabha De, CMO (NFSG) of GB Pant Hospital in his audio-video presentation educated A & N Police Personnel, the general public and auto/truck/van/bus drivers about the procedures of performing CPR and providing first aid techniques to the victims of road accidents/venomous bites/drowning/fire/electric shock. A practical demonstration of CPR was also given to the participants. To create wide awareness amongst the general public, various road safety awareness programmes are being conducted by A&N Traffic Police.
Apart from this, road safety awareness classes, meetings with public service vehicle drivers, Street Shows and free eye testing camps are being conducted. More than 900 drivers/staff of various departments/ general public have participated and benefited from the classes/meetings/camps.
A&N traffic police strive to make the A&N Islands roads safe and secure for motorists, pedestrians and passengers.