Thanjavur: Police personnel from various police stations within the town limit took out bike rally here today to create an awareness among the people on the importance of wearing helmets.

The rally was jointly organized by police department, regional transport office and district administration.

Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) C. Suresh of Thanjavur Sub-Division flagged off the rally which began near the Thilakar Thidal and passed through old bus stand area, Gandhiji Road and culminated near the railway junction.

The rallyists distributed pamphlets urging the public to wear helmets whenever they ride a two-wheeler.

Members of Two-Wheeler Workshop Owners Welfare Association, staff of various driving school and RTO staff members also took part in the rally.