# Belagavi DC orders zero fatality plan for road accidents

2026-08-14T21:48:05+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Belagavi Deputy Commissioner has directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the police to continuously identify accident-prone black spots across the district and share the data with engineers for immediate remedial measures. The directive, issued on 14 August 2026, is part of a 'Zero Fatality' plan to curb road accidents. The DC emphasised the need for coordinated action between the agencies to reduce deaths on highways and city roads. Officials have been asked to act swiftly on the identified spots, the Deccan Herald reports.

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- deccanherald.com <https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/belagavi-dc-calls-for-zero-fatality-plan-to-curb-road-accidents-4111642>

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