Pune Police Conduct Massive Traffic Drive, Catch Over 4000 Drivers and Collect Rs13.65 Lakh in Fines
On Monday evening, Pune police caught over 4000 drivers for various traffic violations - representative image
Pune city police carried out a large-scale traffic enforcement drive on Monday evening, catching 4,187 motorists and collecting fines worth Rs13.65 lakh. The operation targeted violations such as triple-seat riding, wrong-side driving/riding, and driving without seatbelts.
Joint Police Commissioner Ranjan Kumar Sharma supervised the drive, which took place between 4pm and 6pm across 78 major roads and junctions in the city. The operation involved all deputy commissioners of police, senior inspectors, the crime branch, and traffic police personnel, who were deployed at nakabandis (checkpoints) to ensure strict enforcement.
In addition to issuing fresh fines, the police seized 371 vehicles that had accumulated heavy fines or repeatedly violated traffic rules. Earlier in the day, Pune Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar emphasized that lawlessness on city roads would not be tolerated.
The police have warned motorists of further stern action and urged them to adhere to traffic norms to avoid fines and vehicle seizures.
