Hyderabad, June 10 -- Telangana State Home Department Principal Secretary Shikha Goel, on Wednesday, June 10, said that 8,000 people die every year in road accidents in the state, with a majority of accidents taking place on rural roads.

She was speaking at the inauguration of a free eye check-up camp at the Siddipet Police Convention Centre, as part of the 'Arrive Alive' program. Helmets and medical kits were also distributed to motorists as part of the program.

District Collector K Haimavathi, Siddipet Police Commissioner Rashmi Perumal and other officials were also present at the event.

The attendees were given a practical demonstration on how to administer immediate Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), along with presentations on r...