Traffic police

Letter April 13, 2019
Traffic cops should be provided with shaded booths and water coolers at every intersection

KARACHI: The job of the traffic police is getting harder by the day, with the increasing number of vehicles, environmental pollution and the advent of the scorching summer heat. Traffic cops should be provided with shaded booths and water coolers at every intersection.

These cops work in order to maintain a smooth and efficient flow of traffic in cities and are often maltreated by rude people who display flagrant disregard for the law and its enforcers. They are not paid sufficient salaries.

Some traffic cops do take bribes, but we cannot ignore the numerous honest officials. Traffic cops’ salaries should be increased keeping in view the rising inflation and the tough conditions they work in. Similarly, citizens should deal with them in a respectful manner and know that any abusive behaviour will have consequences irrespective of who they are.

In order for us to progress, we must learn to respect everyone who sacrifices their days and nights for the sake of the nation.

Muhammad Rabi Jamil

Published in The Express Tribune, April 13th, 2019.

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