After all, 60% claimed they would help an accident victim if they were assured they would not be harassed by the cops later. The responses showed that 74% were unlikely to assist an accident victim, even if the person was seriously injured. "It would take just a fraction of the amount spent by the government on advertisements to promote the provisions of the law that would encourage people to help road accident victims," he said.Cherian said if this was done, things could change. New Delhi: Harassment at the hands of the police is one of the chief reasons why only one Delhiite in every five will step forward to help a person injured in a road accident. Of the conscience-stricken, half would take the victim to hospital, while the rest would limit themselves to informing the police, says a study carried out by an NGO.Save Life Foundation conducted a survey in which pedestrians were asked whether they would be willing to help an accident victim.

Source: Times of India August 11, 2016 19:05 UTC