DGP Pushes Nagpur Model to Slash Road Deaths by 10% Nagpur: Director General of Police (DGP) Sadanand Date has endorsed the Nagpur model as a blueprint to reduce road fatalities by 10% across the state. During a review meeting with the Nagpur City Police Traffic Wing, Date analyzed the city’s strategy that led to a 25% decline in road accident deaths in 2025. The meeting, held during his visit to Nagpur for the 69th All India Police Duty Meet, included interactions with senior officers, traffic constables, and grassroots personnel. Officials highlighted that despite challenges such as nearly a thousand non-functional CCTV cameras and a lack of AI tools to detect red-light violations or number-plate breaches, Nagpur’s traffic team achieved significant results. Operation U-Turn, launched under the leadership of Chief Police Officer Ravinder Singal, played a pivotal role in the city’s success. The initiative focused on cracking down on drunk driving, violations by heavy vehicles, and other severe traffic offenses. As a result, road fatalities dropped from approximately 345 in 2024 to 259 in 2025. Early 2026 data indicates the fatality rate is continuing to decline, underscoring the sustainability of the strategy. Officials noted that the reduction in deaths is a direct outcome of the traffic police’s proactive measures, including frequent checkpoints, rapid response to accident hotspots, and improved staffing. Date emphasized the need for immediate action to address delays in post-accident improvements, such as road markings, street lighting, and traffic dividers, which often contribute to repeat crashes. He stressed that time is critical and urged authorities to prioritize these interventions.#all_india_police_duty_meet #dgp_sadanand_date #nagpur_city_police #ravinder_singal #dpdc
Nagpur to host 69th All India Police Duty meet The 69th All India Police Duty meet is set to be hosted in Nagpur, marking a significant gathering of law enforcement personnel from across the country. The event, which combines both theoretical and practical components, aims to enhance professional skills, promote innovation in policing methods, and foster coordination among police forces. Comprehensive arrangements have been made to ensure the smooth conduct of the meet, including accommodation and food facilities at various premium locations in Nagpur. Round-the-clock medical services will be available at the venues to address any health emergencies. To ensure seamless movement and security, 330 police vehicles and a large contingent of personnel from different districts of Maharashtra have been deployed. The organizing committee, chaired by Maharashtra DGP Sadanand Date, includes senior officers such as additional DGP Sunil Ramanand as organizing secretary, additional DGP Madhukar Pandey, Nagpur City Police Chief Ravinder Kumar Singal, additional DGP Rajkumar Vhatkar, and several other high-ranking officials. The closing ceremony of the meet will take place on April 3, with the presence of Union minister of state for home Nityanand Roy. The event underscores the importance of collaborative efforts in strengthening police operations and addressing contemporary challenges in public safety. The meet also highlights the role of state-level leadership in coordinating national policing initiatives. By bringing together experts and officials, the gathering seeks to align strategies for improved efficiency and responsiveness in law enforcement.#nagpur #all_india_police_duty_meet #maharashtra_dgp_sadanand_date #nityanand_roy #nagpur_city_police_chief_ravinder_kumar_singal
