CCTV cameras fail to put brakes on fatal road crashes in Mohali

Over 2 lakh challans issued since launch of surveillance system in March, yet fatal mishaps continue to climb, reflecting widespread disregard for road safety

- Aarya Kumari

MOHALI: Launched amid much fanfare in March, the ambitious City Surveillance and Traffic Management System in Mohali, aimed at curbing fatal road mishaps through round-the-clock enforcement, is not quite delivering on that promise.

Despite nearly 2 lakh challans being issued in just three months, Mohali's roads remain rife with danger, as fatal crashes show no signs of slowing.

In fact, as many as 285 road accidents have been reported in Mohali in the first six months of 2025, up from 273 in the corresponding period last year —a 4% jump.

The 285 accidents this year left 160 people either dead or grievously injured, compared to 151 last year, a figure worrisome enough to highlight the disconnect between surveillance and actual adherence to road safety norms.