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Delhi Traffic Cops Breathe Toxic Air Daily
2 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Traffic officers endure daily exposure to severe air pollution.
- Study reveals outdoor workers suffer eye, lung and headache issues.
- Road infrastructure issues exacerbate traffic congestion and pollution.
Delhi's traffic police officers face daily health risks as they manage busy junctions amidst severe air pollution. A 2022 study by AIIMS Delhi and TERI documented that outdoor workers, including traffic police, suffer from eye redness, headaches, and limited lung function due to exposure.
These officers, working long shifts, endure fumes from vehicles on top of already toxic air, with many reporting alarming findings in health check-ups, such as black dots in their lungs. While government advisories promote work-from-home, this is impossible for those managing the city's traffic.
Efforts are underway to alleviate traffic congestion, a key contributor to pollution at junctions like Kalindi Kunj, by proposing infrastructure improvements. However, the immediate reality for these officers remains a daily battle against polluted air and its detrimental effects on their health and well-being.
