The city police on Wednesday organised a motorcycle rally to create awareness among motorists on wearing helmet.
The rally was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) N.S. Nisha near Chathiram bus stand. Around 75 persons, including police personnel, took part in the rally that concluded at Central bus stand.
In a novel gesture, the Deputy Commissioner gave away saplings to a few motorists wearing helmet. Pamphlets driving home the importance of wearing helmet and containing road safety messages were distributed to public. Senior city police officers were present on the occasion.