Srinagar, Dec 24: Traffic Police Srinagar on Wednesday intensified enforcement drives across the city to check violations and ease congestion on the city roads.
SSP Traffic Srinagar Ajaz Ahmad Bhat said, “The drives will continue daily and violators will have to face the law.” “The vehicles without valid documents, fitness certificates or driving licences will face strict action. Wrong parking, overloading and minors driving vehicles will not be tolerated,” he added.
“This is not a one-day drive. We are on the roads every day and have further intensified enforcement to bring discipline on city roads,” the SSP said.
He said the department is targeting vehicles with incomplete documentation, expired fitness certificates, non-transfer of registration certificates and those violating pollution norms. He added that many vehicles have crossed their permissible lifespan but are still plying on roads.
The SSP said, “Vehicles coming from Budgam or other outside areas are not allowed to enter the city, and wherever entry is permitted for public convenience, it will be regulated and terminated at designated points.”
He said major arteries like MA Road and Residency Road need immediate decongestion.
The SSP said simultaneous drives are underway across Srinagar, including Boulevard, Batamaloo and Qamarwari areas, with officers deployed at multiple locations.
He said special measures have been put in place to regulate Sumo vehicles near Jahangir Chowk, which were creating a chaos. Passengers coming from Budgam have been advised to deboard near Shergari Police Station, while designated stands have been arranged for vehicles. Similar arrangements for mini-buses will be introduced in the coming days.
The SSP appealed to commuters to use public transport and cooperate with traffic authorities, saying efforts are underway to ensure smooth movement and availability of e-rickshaws in congested sectors.
He said public feedback is being acted upon and people can contact PCR numbers 103 along with Traffic Control Unit numbers, to report violations or grievances—(KNO)
