Over 3000 Vehicles Seized in Last 9 Days in Srinagar
Crackdown on underage driving, violations continues in Sgr City, outskirts; locals extend support to Traffic Police
Srinagar, Nov 23: As a part of stern action to curb underage driving and traffic violations in the valley, especially in Srinagar City, the Traffic Police Department has seized more than three thousand vehicles, comprising both two-wheelers and four-wheelers, over the last nine days in Srinagar alone.
The traffic crackdown, which began after the tragic Tengpora accident on November 14, claimed the lives of two young boys, with another critically injured, after a collision between two vehicles.
The incident sparked widespread outrage and led to a renewed focus on underage driving and reckless driving practices in the region.
A senior traffic police official said they have launched a robust campaign to address the growing issue of minor drivers and traffic violations in the region.
“In the last nine days, we have seized more than three thousand vehicles, including both two-wheelers and four-wheelers for various offenses, and we intend to continue this action. Our primary focus is on ensuring the safety of everyone on the roads,” he said, adding “we start the drive at about 8:30 in morning with end of the day at 11:00 PM and sometimes 11:30 PM as required.”
Notably, the IGP Traffic J&K today also conducted meeting with all unit heads of Traffic Police on Traffic scenario and challenges in Traffic Management and Implementation of Recommendations of Supreme Court on Road Safety. KNO