Rupnagar, April 4, 2025 : Additional District Magistrate Mrs. Pooja Syal Garewal, exercising the powers conferred under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Act, 2023, has declared the Ropar-Morinda Road (which connects to the bypass ahead of Sahibzada Ajit Singh Academy) as a ‘No Truck Zone’ during school hours from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, up to the bypass.
She informed that, as per letter no. SASA/GC/24/3508 dated 27-12-2024 received from the Coordinator of Sahibzada Ajit Singh Academy, it was brought to the attention of the Deputy Commissioner’s office that heavy vehicle traffic on Morinda Road, especially near the Academy and toward the bypass, is causing significant inconvenience to school students and could potentially lead to a major accident.
Based on reports received from the Senior Superintendent of Police, Rupnagar, and the Regional Transport Officer, Rupnagar, it was recommended that the stretch of the Ropar-Morinda Road near Sahibzada Ajit Singh Academy leading to the bypass be declared a ‘No Truck Zone’ during school hours, prioritizing the safety of the students.
She further stated that this order will be in effect from April 4, 2025, to June 3, 2025.