The Kohima District Road Safety Committee (KDRSC) held the Kohima District Road Safety Award–2026 ceremony at DPDB Hall, commemorating National Road Safety Month. The event was moderated by Dr. Riku Khutso, with citations read by Roben Mesen, RTO and Ex-Officio Member Secretary of KDRSC. Deputy Commissioner B. Henok Buchem urged citizens to obey traffic rules and respect authority, stressing that public spaces should not be misused for construction dumping or haphazard parking. He called for greater civic responsibility among residents. MLA Kevipodi Sophie, during the award presentation, praised local organizations for assisting in maintaining smooth traffic and hoped for more community support for law enforcement. Awardees included Upper Jail Colony Panchayat, Jotsoma Youth Organisation, Kezoma Village Council, Naga Bazaar Youth Organisation, and Integrated Command and Control Centre personnel, each receiving a cash prize of Rs 10,000 alongside a citation as part of the initiative to recognize contributions to road safety.
District Road Safety Awards Presented at Ceremony in Kohima
