Over 1,681 Traffic Violators Booked During Holi Enforcement Drive Across Thane

According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Pankaj Shirsat, the crackdown focused on high-risk violations that typically surge during festivals.

Over 1,681 Traffic Violators Booked During Holi Enforcement Drive Across Thane
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The Thane City Traffic Police took action against 1,681 individuals for various traffic violations.

A major enforcement drive was imposed to ensure public safety during the Holi and Dhulivandan festivities across the five zones of the Thane Police Commissionerate.

The special operation involved a massive deployment of 450 police officers and personnel. It was conducted under the direct supervision of Police Commissioner Ashutosh Dumbre and Joint Police Commissioner Dr. Dnyaneshwar Chavan.

According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Pankaj Shirsat, the crackdown focused on high-risk violations that typically surge during festivals.

Strategic checkpoints (naka-bandi) were established throughout the city to curb reckless behaviour and prevent road accidents during the festive period.

Moreover, significant action was also taken against autorickshaw drivers for the illegal practice of seating passengers on the front seat, a common but dangerous violation in the region.

Violation Category and Number of Cases

  • Drunk Driving — 196
  • Riding Without Helmet — 836
  • Triple-Seat Riding (Two-wheelers) — 408
  • Front-Seat Passenger Violation (Autorickshaws) — 227
  • Wrong-Side Driving — 14

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