Deputy Commissioner, Sham, Kunzes Angmo (JKAS), chaired a meeting of the District Highway Safety Task Force at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner's Office, Sham, on July 10 to review the implementation of decisions taken during the previous meeting held on June 6, 2026.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the progress made by the concerned departments and discussed measures to strengthen road safety, improve inter-departmental coordination and ensure the timely implementation of highway safety initiatives across the district.

Emphasising the need for coordinated action, the Deputy Commissioner directed all stakeholder departments to identify accident-prone locations, improve road infrastructure, remove illegal constructions and encroachments along the NH-1 corridor, and strengthen traffic management. She instructed the departments to expedite pending works and undertake regular monitoring of safety measures to reduce road accidents and ensure the safety of commuters.

The meeting was attended by SDM Khaltsi Mohd. Sharif, SDM Likir Gurmet Namgail, Divisional Fire Officer, Leh, David Zangpo, the Block Medical Officer, Khaltsi, Assistant Engineer (Civil), GREF, Omkar Nath, AEE, BRO, Assistant Executive Engineer, PWD (R&B), Khaltsi, and a Sub-Inspector from the Police Department.

The meeting concluded with all participating departments reaffirming their commitment to work in close coordination to improve highway safety standards and ensure safer travel across the district.