Taking traffic rules lightly during the festival of colors Holi in the capital proved costly for many people. This time, Delhi Traffic Police kept strict vigil on the roads on the festival day and took extensive action against rule breakers. Under the special campaign, a total of 4,929 challans were issued across Delhi, a large number of which were of drivers who were caught driving under the influence of alcohol.
The biggest target of police action on the day of Holi was the drivers driving under the influence of alcohol. The traffic police caught 1204 people driving under the influence during the campaign. Heavy fines were imposed against these drivers on the spot and in many cases the vehicles were also confiscated. Police say that the risk of road accidents increases manifold due to drunk driving, hence strictness on this was necessary.
Action will also be taken against triple riding, without helmet and dangerous driving.
On the day of Holi, the crackdown was tightened not only on drunk drivers but also on those who violated other traffic rules. The police issued a total of 3,725 challans in cases like triple riding, riding a bike without a helmet and reckless driving. Officials say that many people become careless during the festival, due to which the possibility of accidents increases.
Campaign was conducted by dividing entire Delhi into five ranges
This time the traffic police had divided Delhi into five different ranges for comprehensive monitoring of the entire city. Checking teams remained active in every area and vehicles were checked continuously on major roads. It is clear from the data that the police showed the same level of strictness in almost every part of the capital.
Police and district forces deployed on 79 joint pickets
According to senior traffic police officials, more than 79 joint pickets were set up in the city to make the checking campaign effective. Along with the traffic police, district police personnel were also deployed on these pickets. In many cases, the process of suspending the driving licenses of those driving under the influence of alcohol for three months was also initiated. Apart from this, vehicles of youths doing stunts or riding bikes in a dangerous manner were also seized on the spot.
Operation Trauma and deployment of 15 thousand policemen
Even before Holi, the police had taken action against many suspicious elements under Operation Trauma 4.0 to maintain law and order. More than 15,000 policemen were deployed on the streets of the capital on the day of the festival. parks and Holika Dahan The sites were monitored with drone cameras, so that incidents like forced coloring or tampering could be prevented.
Police officials say that the purpose of this operation was not to hinder people’s celebration, but to ensure road safety. Due to strict monitoring and action, a significant reduction in road accidents was recorded this time on Holi. Police believe that with such vigilance, both law and order and security can be strengthened in the capital.