Ludhiana Police Commissionerate Takes Steps to Address Traffic Congestion at School Zones

Ludhiana, July 15, 2025: A crucial meeting was convened by Swapan Sharma, Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana, at the Commissionerate Office today, bringing together representatives from prominent schools across Ludhiana. The agenda centred around structured guidelines under the Safe School Vahan Scheme and collaborative efforts to address ongoing traffic challenges outside school premises, particularly during peak hours.

The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Traffic Wing of Ludhiana Commissionerate, including Parminder Singh Bhandal, DCP (Law and Order cum Traffic), Gurpreet Kaur Purewal, ADCP, Traffic, Jatin Bansal, ACP, Traffic-1, Ludhiana and Gurpreet Singh, ACP, Traffic-2, Ludhiana.

Key Outcomes of the Meeting:

In an effort to tackle traffic congestion during school opening and closing hours, school authorities were given clear instructions to deploy 10 Traffic Marshals/Volunteers to assist with traffic management. These marshals will be hired by the schools and will operate in coordination with the Traffic/PCR officials deployed by Ludhiana Police.

Other significant guidelines included:

No Unauthorized Parking: Schools must ensure that no unauthorized parking takes place near their premises.

Adherence to Traffic Rules: Strict enforcement of traffic rules is mandatory, not only for school management but also for the parents and guardians of students.

Safety Protocols: Schools were reminded to follow the guidelines set under the Safe School Vahan Scheme to ensure the safety of students and minimize potential accidents near school zones.

A number of esteemed schools from across Ludhiana participated in the session, including Greenland Senior Secondary School, Jalandhar Bypass, Ludhiana; Sacred Heart Convent School, Sector-39, Chandigarh Road; Ryan International School, Jamalpur; BCM School, Sector 32, Chandigarh Road; Sacred Heart Convent School, Sahnewal; Sachdeva School, Sahnewal; Greenland Senior Secondary School, Dugri; Satpal Mittal School, Dugri; BCM School, Basant Avenue; Guru Nanak Public School, Sarabha Nagar; Sacred Heart Convent School, Sarabha Nagar; KVM School, Civil Lines; and DAV School, BRS Nagar.

Commitment to Road Safety:

The Ludhiana Police Commissionerate reiterated its unwavering commitment to improving road safety, especially for school-going children, and creating a more disciplined traffic environment throughout the city. The authorities expressed confidence that the collaborative efforts between law enforcement and the school community will lead to a significant reduction in traffic chaos and enhanced safety for all road users.