KISHTWAR, Jun 11: Acting on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma and the Transport Commissioner, Jammu & Kashmir Vishesh Paul Mahajan, the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD), Kishtwar conducted a special enforcement drive on NH-244 to curb traffic violations and strengthen road safety measures.
The drive was led by MVI Robin Parihar under the supervision of ARTO Kishtwar, Tasleem Wani.
During the enforcement operation, several vehicles were inspected and 37 vehicles were e-challaned, resulting in a fine amount of Rs 1.03 lakh. Additionally, 06 vehicles, including one passenger bus, were seized for various violations.
The department also recommended the disqualification of 03 driving licences for serious traffic offences. The violations detected during the drive included overloading of passengers, plying without fare lists, absence of valid route permits and fitness certificates, dangerous driving, and other breaches of the Motor Vehicles Act.
The Motor Vehicles Department, Kishtwar reiterated its commitment towards ensuring safe, lawful, and disciplined transportation on highways and appealed to all motorists and transport operators to strictly adhere to traffic rules and regulations in the interest of public safety.