KOHIMA, JULY 31 (MExN): The Kohima Village Youth Organization (KVYO) today informed that it would be regulating vehicular movements and parking under its jurisdiction indefinitely.
A press note from the KVYO informed that its volunteers would assist the traffic police at various critical locations affected by landslides in the capital and its surrounding areas.
The organization directed all vehicle users to park in such a manner that does not cause inconvenience to other road users be it under city limits, municipal wards, and colonies or in the village.
It cautioned that any misbehavior on public roads by drivers and owners will not be tolerated. “All vehicles be it private, commercial, government or military are reminded to abide traffic rules and follow common driving etiquettes/rules,” the KVYO said. It further cautioned against vehicular overtaking except for medical emergencies.
It advised commuters, especially those carrying school children, to be prepared for prolonged traffic jams by carrying basic food and water in their vehicles.
The KVYO further asked all to park or halt vehicles with caution and after visually checking terrain and objects stability both above and below the road.
It meanwhile urged the BRO/GREF and the State government to check and maintain the damaged roads within their jurisdiction at the earliest. “Natural calamities are unavoidable but negligence on the part of authorities will not be tolerated. Any untoward incident(s) arising out of government apathy will be of serious repercussions,” the KVYO warned.
