New Delhi: Delhi Traffic Police has taken charge to ensure that amidst the glitter and glamor of festivals, there is no traffic jam on the roads of the capital and people going out for shopping in the markets do not have to face problems. A special campaign has been launched to maintain the smooth traffic system from crowded markets to railway stations and major roads. Central Range Traffic Police has started taking strict action against the drivers breaking the rules and those encroaching on the road. Police have a clear message. Celebrate festivals, but not at the cost of traffic rules!
12 special checkpoints, crackdown on no-entry violators
Central Range Traffic Police Deputy Commissioner K. Ramesh said that 12 special traffic checkpoints have been set up at strategic locations to prevent unauthorized movement of commercial and heavy vehicles. Surveillance has been increased at major places including Rajghat, ITO flyover, Yudhishthir Setu, Shantivan Chowk, Burari flyover, Pinjra T-Point, Indralok, Chandgi Ram Akhara. Challans have been issued to 433 vehicles for violating no-entry rules. At the same time, the process of suspending the permits of 10 vehicles registered in Delhi has been initiated, while a recommendation to suspend the permits of 66 vehicles registered in other states has been sent to the concerned regional transport authorities.
Additional forces, 100 home guards deployed in markets
Special traffic arrangements have been made at major markets like Sadar Bazaar Karol Bagh and Chandni Chowk along with Kashmere Gate ISBT, New Delhi Railway Station and Old Delhi Railway Station. An additional police company and about 100 Delhi Home Guard personnel are being deployed daily. Policemen are on standby in jam-prone areas including Hanuman Setu Underpass, Chhatta Rail Junction, Netaji Subhash Marg, Bridge Dufferin, Bridge Mithai, Rani Jhansi Road, DBG Road and Mori Gate.
Attack on encroachment, major action in 27 campaigns
27 special drives were conducted in the last one week to make roads and footpaths encroachment free. During this period, 1,974 challans were issued, 389 street vendors were removed, wheel jamming devices were installed on 1,231 vehicles, 112 vehicles were towed and 78 obstructive items were confiscated.
Police appeal: follow the rules
Delhi Traffic Police has appealed for cooperation from traders, market organizations, vehicle operators and common citizens. Shopkeepers have been asked to keep footpaths and roads clear, while drivers have been asked to use designated parking and follow no-entry rules. Central Range Deputy Commissioner of Police K. The objective of this campaign being run under the leadership of Ramesh is to maintain the pace of the capital during festivals and make the journey of the general public safe. DCP’s message – No occupation of roads, no playing with rules, Delhi’s momentum should remain intact during festivals.