In an embarrassment to the authorities, a photograph of a signboard saying “don’t use mobile phone while drinking”, reportedly installed by the Traffic police on the Mughal Road, went viral on social media.
Reports said that the signboard was recently installed bythe Traffic police of Jammu rural wing at Peer Ki Gali.
Officials, wishing anonymity, said, “Usually, we see themessage ‘don’t use mobile phone while driving’. This time around, the uniquesignboard has caused serious embarrassment for the authorities.”
Social media went berserk after the picture of the signboardwas posted, with the authorities drawing flak and sharp criticism from netizensacross the country.
Meanwhile, Superintendent of Traffic police, Jammu Rural,Mohan Lal Kaith, told Greater Kashmir that an inquiry has been ordered into thematter.
“Deputy Superintendent, Traffic, Rajouri-Poonch, has beenasked to probe the matter and submit a report,” the SP said.
He claimed that the signboard was changed by disgruntledelements.