Bhubaneswar, April 27 -- In an innovative move to reduce stress during long traffic halts in Bhubaneswar, the Commissionerate Police has begun playing soothing music at key intersections across the capital city.

The initiative involves broadcasting soft and calming music through Public Address Systems (PAS) installed at 32 traffic posts. These systems are integrated with CCTV surveillance and are centrally operated from the Smart City headquarters.

Apart from music, the PAS is also being used to disseminate important traffic updates and road safety awareness messages. Violations such as crossing the zebra line after the signal turns red, riding without helmets, or driving without seat belts are flagged in real time, with offenders alert...