Punjab’s Sadak Surakheya Force Saves 940 Lives in a Year, Highway Deaths Down Nearly 50%

Sharing the remarkable success of the Punjab Government’s Road Safety Force (SSF, Sadak Surakheya Force) on the completion of its two years, AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said that the force has emerged as one of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s most impactful and people-centric initiatives, delivering real results on Punjab’s highways.

Pannu stated that when the SSF was launched two years ago, Punjab reported 1,955 highway accident deaths in 2023. In 2024, this number dropped sharply to 1,016, meaning 940 precious lives were saved in just one year due to the SSF’s swift and professional response. The number of fatal accident cases has witnessed an almost 50 percent decline, reflecting a major improvement in highway safety across Punjab.

He highlighted that around 1,500 specially trained personnel are deployed full-time under SSF and are not diverted for VIP or any other duties. Fully equipped SSF vehicles are stationed at every 30 km on highways, ensuring rapid response. As a result, SSF teams reach accident sites within 6 to 8 minutes, a response time comparable to advanced countries.

“These vehicles are equipped with first-aid facilities, rescue tools and cutters, and personnel are trained to extract victims safely and provide immediate medical aid before shifting them to hospitals,” Pannu said.

He added that the presence of SSF has also virtually eliminated post-accident looting and significantly reduced other highway crimes, especially during night hours.

Calling SSF a “dream project” of CM Bhagwant Mann, Pannu said it has not only materialised but is delivering life-saving outcomes every day. He congratulated all SSF personnel and support staff for their dedication, stating that saving human lives is the biggest achievement of governance.