Shillong: In a major crackdown on traffic violations, East Khasi Hills police detected as many as 194 cases of traffic rule violations in Shillong over a single night, leading to the collection of over Rs 2 lakh in fines, police said on Sunday.
Night Enforcement Drive Across Three Sectors
As part of efforts to strengthen traffic enforcement, improve road discipline and ensure safer streets, East Khasi Hills police conducted a traffic enforcement drive during the intervening night of April 25 and 26 across three sectors of Shillong city — Sadar, Laitumkhrah and Lumdiengjri, a police statement said.
Violations Detected
The enforcement focused on detection of drunk driving, illegal modification of exhaust systems and lights, black-tinted vehicle glasses and other violations. During the drive, fines amounting to Rs 2,46,000 were imposed, police added.
This initiative is part of a broader effort to curb reckless driving and enhance road safety in the city. The police have warned that such enforcement drives will continue in the future to ensure compliance with traffic rules.
