KHATIMA NEWS
Haridwar
Traffic police and the Transport Department have launched a strict school-vehicle safety drive in Haridwar. A school bus driver was arrested after being found driving while intoxicated, while 7 buses were seized and 298 challans issued for traffic violations, document-related shortcomings and other safety breaches during the joint inspections.
Dehradun
A woman died after a truck collided with the motorcycle carrying her family at Subhash Nagar Chowk in Dehradun’s Clement Town area on Sunday evening. Her husband and 8-year-old son suffered minor injuries and were receiving treatment at Indresh Hospital. Police have taken the truck driver to the station while investigating the reported brake failure.
Nainital
Police activity has increased on the Gorapadaw–Lalkuan road after 3 people died in a crash at Teenpani. Wrong-way driving, speeding and traffic-rule violations have been identified as major concerns, while residents are seeking regular monitoring, action against violators and stronger protection at marked black spots.
Pithoragarh
Traffic police in Pithoragarh took action against a Bullet motorcycle rider after finding a retro silencer fitted to the vehicle during a checking operation. The inspection was led by Traffic Inspector Mo. Yunus. Police said action was taken against the rider according to the applicable rules.
Pithoragarh
Traffic police in Pithoragarh stopped a car fitted with black-tinted glass during a checking campaign. Officers removed the tinted glass from the vehicle and issued a challan to its driver. Police said the action was taken to promote compliance with traffic rules and address violations found during roadside checks.
Nainital
Tourists in Nainital district will not be allowed to ride yellow-number-plate taxi bikes or scooters rented without their authorised driver. Police have launched special checks after complaints of permit violations, seizing 72 vehicles and issuing cash challans to 258 drivers by Thursday.
Uttarkashi
Uttarkashi traffic police carried out an evening checking operation across the district headquarters and nearby areas to improve road safety. Officers issued challans to 23 drivers, arrested 2 people allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, seized their vehicles and towed 3 vehicles from no-parking areas.
Bageshwar
Traffic police in Bageshwar inspected school buses and vans under Operation Prahaar, checking documents, first-aid kits, fire extinguishers, seating capacity and window grills. Officials also directed school authorities and drivers to follow safety rules. Action was taken against 32 traffic violators, while 8 people faced challans for disturbing public peace.
