A drunkard, native Theni, demanded a speed breaker on the road. But the police said that the Supreme Court had banned speed breakers on highways. He was not willing to stop his protest.
People asks – Whats wrong with his protesting? He needs attention and probably seeks justice. And its his way to protest. Whatever he asks he is asking it bravely.
But in fact, everyone should think before creating public nuisance. We can see the Police were trying to convince the man first. But he was drunk. Therafter the Police beaten him in front of the public.
What is Speed breakers?
Speed breakers are traffic calming devices constructed in accident prone areas. If a stretch of road becomes accident prone for some reason and the local residents want to get a speed breaker constructed, an application may be sent to DCP/Traffic (HQ).
On receipt of the application, it is analyzed from traffic point of view and recommendation is sent to Speed Breaker Committee which decides the construction or removal of any speed breaker. This committee consists of representatives of MCD, NDMC, PWD, CRRI, Traffic Police and concerned residents welfare association.
