A high-level meeting was held at the Ghaziabad Police Lines on Sunday to strengthen the system for providing immediate and effective medical assistance to road accident victims.

Chairing the meeting, the Police Commissioner instructed all Station House Officers (SHOs) to ensure that accident victims receive medical treatment within the crucial “golden hour” to significantly reduce mortality rates. He emphasised that timely and correct medical intervention in the first hour after an accident can greatly increase a victim’s chances of survival.

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The meeting was attended by SHOs from across the district and officers in charge of Critical Corridor (CC) teams from 14 police stations identified under the Zero Fatality District (ZFD) programme. Officers were directed to take full responsibility for accident prevention and to provide immediate assistance to injured persons.

During the meeting, officials explained the provisions of the Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme-2025. Under the scheme, road accident victims will be eligible for free medical treatment up to Rs 1.5 lakh for a maximum of seven days at nearby government or private hospitals, ensuring that no injured person is denied care due to financial constraints.

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Police officials also highlighted the Good Samaritan law, which protects individuals who take injured persons to hospitals from legal complications. To encourage public participation, the government has announced an incentive of Rs 25,000 for those who help accident victims reach medical facilities.

Information was also shared on the Integrated Road Accident Database System, which collects scientific and digital data on road accidents to help analyse their causes and improve future prevention strategies.

All SHOs were instructed to conduct awareness campaigns in their respective jurisdictions to inform the public about the scheme, legal protections and the importance of immediate assistance to accident victims.