Bageshwar police have acted against 39 drivers for violating traffic rules during Operation Prahar, an enforcement campaign being conducted on the directions of the police headquarters. The action was carried out under the instructions of Superintendent of Police Jitendra Mehra.
During checking by Jhirouli police station personnel, officers detained Lohit Pant, son of Hemchandra Pant, on suspicion of driving after consuming alcohol. Police said he was driving vehicle number UK 04 Z 9824.
Pant is a resident of Friends Colony, Ward Number 58, Mandi Out, Haldwani Kotwali, Nainital district. Police arrested him and seized the vehicle. Proceedings have also begun to cancel his driving licence.
Action during the enforcement drive
Police said the campaign produced the following action:
- 39 drivers faced action under the Motor Vehicles Act for traffic violations.
- 2 vehicles were seized.
- 4 vehicles received court challans.
- 14 people were issued challans for disturbing public peace in public places.
The figures cover action taken during the drive and include the vehicle seized in the drunk-driving case. The police have not stated whether the 4 court challans relate to separate violations or include any of the 39 drivers.
Police appeal for public safety
Bageshwar police urged residents to help maintain peace, safety and communal harmony in public places. They advised people to avoid drunk driving, unruly behaviour and activities that could disturb law and order.
Police also asked residents to inform the local police immediately if they see disorder or unrest anywhere. The appeal accompanied the enforcement action under Operation Prahar.
Conclusion
Bageshwar police have taken action against 39 traffic violators, arrested a driver in a drunk-driving case and seized 2 vehicles during Operation Prahar. Further proceedings include the proposed cancellation of the arrested driver’s licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What action did Bageshwar police take under Operation Prahar?
Police took action against 39 drivers under the Motor Vehicles Act for traffic violations.
Q. Why was Lohit Pant arrested?
Jhirouli police arrested Lohit Pant after catching him allegedly driving after consuming alcohol.
Q. Which vehicle was seized in the case?
Police seized vehicle number UK 04 Z 9824.
Q. What further action is being taken against the arrested driver?
Police are taking steps to cancel his driving licence.
Q. How many vehicles were seized during the drive?
Police said 2 vehicles were seized.
Q. How many court challans were issued?
The enforcement drive resulted in 4 court challans.
Q. What action was taken for disturbing public peace?
Police issued challans to 14 people for disturbing peace in public places.
Q. Who directed the police operation?
The action was conducted under the instructions of Superintendent of Police Jitendra Mehra and the directions of the police headquarters.
