Commissioner Sajjanar has issued a critical safety warning to parents and vehicle owners following a disturbing incident captured on CCTV footage. The footage serves as stark evidence of how a momentary lapse in vigilance can result in lifelong consequences. The police commissioner emphasized that leaving children unattended in vehicles with engines running poses a grave danger that many parents fail to recognize until tragedy strikes.
The incident highlights a common but dangerous practice where parents stop their vehicles briefly and leave children sitting on them with the engine still running. What appears to be a harmless few seconds can quickly transform into a life-threatening situation. For young children, the temptation to twist the accelerator or play with vehicle controls is overwhelming, as riding bikes is typically associated with fun and adventure in their minds.
Commissioner Sajjanar stressed that when a vehicle’s engine is running, even a small innocent mistake by a child who doesn’t understand the consequences can escalate into an unimaginable accident within moments. The commissioner made it clear that parents bear the primary responsibility for preventing such horrific tragedies that can unfold in the blink of an eye, often right before their eyes.
The police department has outlined essential safety precautions that must be followed without fail. The most basic rule is to turn off the engine and remove the key the moment a vehicle is parked. Under no circumstances should young children be left sitting alone on a two-wheeler with the engine running. Parents must understand that positioning children at the front of any vehicle where their hands can reach the accelerator creates an extremely dangerous situation.
The Hyderabad Traffic Police and Hyderabad City Police have jointly emphasized that a small oversight should not be allowed to turn a child’s joy into sorrow. The warning comes as part of broader road safety awareness efforts coordinated with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to reduce preventable accidents involving children.
The commissioner concluded by reminding citizens that safe travel is only possible through responsible behavior. He urged all parents and vehicle owners to strictly follow traffic rules and safety standards, emphasizing that vigilance and adherence to basic safety protocols can prevent tragedies that leave families devastated forever.
