Hyderabad ORR Road Safety Push: CP VC Sajjanar Leads High-Level Meet, Aim to Reduce 5–6 Daily Accidents to Zero

Hyderabad: In a major road safety initiative, Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar chaired a key coordination meeting on May 05, 2026, at TGICCC to improve passenger safety on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) and prevent accidents.

With an average of 2.80 lakh vehicles using the ORR daily and 5 to 6 accidents occurring every day, officials discussed coordinated measures to bring accidents down to zero. The initiative is ongoing with multiple departments involved.

High-Level Meeting at TGICCC on ORR Safety

The meeting was held under the leadership of VC Sajjanar, IPS, focusing on strengthening safety measures on Hyderabad’s ORR.

Participants included:

• Transport Commissioner Ilambarthi, IAS
• HMDA Urban Forestry Director V.S.N.V. Prasad, IFS
• Representatives from NHAI, GHMC, HGCL, IRB Infra
• Traffic DCPs and Additional DCPs from Cyberabad, Malkajgiri, and Future City Commissionerates

IRB representatives presented a PowerPoint presentation explaining ongoing road safety measures.

Focus on Preventing Accidents on ORR

Speaking at the meeting, VC Sajjanar said:

• Preventive measures can save lives rather than reacting after accidents
• ORR handles around 2.80 lakh vehicles daily
• Currently, 5 to 6 accidents occur daily
• Departments must work in coordination to reduce accidents to zero

Measures Proposed to Improve ORR Safety

Officials discussed several important steps:

• Issue challans and provide special counselling to rule violators
• Send safety messages to mobile phones of drivers entering ORR
• Reduce emergency response time
• Deploy traffic marshals if required

Drivers were instructed:

• Not to stop vehicles on ORR except in case of breakdown
• In emergencies, inform the helpline immediately
• Park only in the extreme left lane with proper safety precautions

Causes of Accidents on ORR (Last 4 Months Data)

Data analysis revealed:

• 33% accidents due to drowsiness
• 25% due to negligent driving
• 15% due to overspeeding
• 14% due to tyre bursts

Officials stressed that awareness among drivers can help prevent these accidents.

Transport Department’s Role and Monthly Reviews

Transport Commissioner Ilambarthi, IAS, stated:

• The department is taking all necessary measures to prevent accidents
• Special focus is being given to vehicle fitness and tyre quality checks
• Suggested monthly review meetings for ORR road safety

Officials Present in the Meeting

The meeting was attended by:

• Additional CP Tapseer Iqbal
• NHAI DGM P. Meera Anusha
• NH Hyderabad Executive Engineer V. Shravan Prakash
• HGCL CGM C.H. Paramjyothi, GM M. Chandrashekhar
• GHMC SEs B. Narender Goud, D. Kishtappa
• IRB Project Director Girishwar Mamidanna, Senior GM C. Sudheer Kumar, Project Coordinator Biswajit Singh
• Hyderabad Traffic DCPs Rahul Hegde, IPS, Avinash Kumar, IPS
• Malkajgiri Traffic DCPs Rahul Reddy, IPS, K. Manohar, Srinivasulu
• Cyberabad DCPs Sheshadri Reddy, C.H. Srinivas, N. Koti Reddy
• Several Additional Traffic DCPs and other officials

The Hyderabad ORR road safety initiative led by VC Sajjanar on May 05, 2026, aims to reduce daily accidents from 5–6 to zero on a route used by 2.80 lakh vehicles ежедневно. With coordinated efforts from multiple departments, stricter enforcement, awareness measures, and improved response systems, the initiative is currently ongoing to enhance commuter safety.

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