Ever since its inauguration, the Navi Mumbai Police and Mumbai police have jointly fined 1,612 individuals in a month for stopping to take selfies on the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL).
A total fine of ₹12.11 lakh has been issued, with Navi Mumbai police fining 1,387 people and Mumbai police fining 225 individuals. Navi Mumbai police collected ₹10.99 lakh in fines, and Mumbai police collected ₹1.12 lakh.
While the number of people halting on the 21.8 km sea bridge has significantly decreased, the police has continued their daily drive, ensuring the prevention of any untoward incidents due to vehicle stoppages.
Meanwhile, two cases have been registered by Mumbai police, and Navi Mumbai police registered one case, which was the first accident on the bridge, occurring just a week after its inauguration on January 21.
The Navi Mumbai police face challenges patrolling the entire 22 km stretch to and fro on the bridge, despite only being responsible for patrolling the Navi Mumbai side. However, the public too would start using the U-turn even if it is kept open only for the police, officials added.
Suggesting a quick fix, officials further stated that the other option is to have a semi-manual barricade and open the barricades when police have to take a turn but then again even that can pose a threat if the public too decides to use it. The end decision would be made by the policy decision makers.
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