LAHORE: The process of attaching body cameras on traffic wardens’ uniforms has started in Lahore. At first, body cameras have been given to the wardens working on Mall Road.
According to Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore Dr. Athar Waheed, the main goal of using body cameras is to keep full proof while issuing challans. These cameras will also help in taking legal action against those who interfere with the wardens during duty.
Dr. Athar Waheed said body cameras will also help in monitoring protests, rallies, and other problems on the roads. Cameras fixed on uniforms will provide important evidence in case of any incident or crime on the streets.
He added that these cameras will also give quick information about the traffic staff’s duty positions. The use of modern technology in uniforms will bring positive changes in behavior.
It should be noted that, body cameras help make sure traffic police do their job honestly. They record what happens, so no one can lie or cause trouble. This makes people feel safer and stops false challans.
Earlier, the Punjab government has decided to repair and upgrade the Lahore Metro Bus track and stations, which are in poor condition. The stations will be upgraded and converted to solar energy with a budget of billions of rupees.
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According to documents, 25 stations will be repaired at a cost of Rs 210.5 crore. Solar energy systems will be installed on all stations costing Rs 170 crore. Repair work on the track will be done with Rs 150 crore. The work will include pedestrian bridges, ticket booths, and polishing of platforms.
Punjab Transport Minister said that the survey and cost estimate were prepared by NESPAK on the orders of the Punjab Chief Minister. He added that the previous government neglected this public project. The current government has already spent Rs 150 crore on the repair of the metro track. In the future, all metro buses will be replaced with electric buses.
