Ahmedabad police check 82,000 vehicles in 4 days of combing operation, collect ₹52 lakh in fines
Updated: Nov 30th, 2024
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In a sweeping four-day combing operation, the Ahmedabad City Police cracked down on traffic violations and criminal activities, inspecting over 82,508 vehicles, registering 7,425 cases under the Motor Vehicle Act, and collecting ₹52.89 lakh in fines.
The operation, conducted from November 25 to 29, 2024, also led to the detention of 1,016 individuals for gambling-related offences, 16 arrests for property-related crimes, and the removal of prohibited black window film from 267 vehicles.
The city-wide operation, led by the police commissioner and senior officers from the Crime Branch, Traffic Department, and zonal units, involved the full deployment of police personnel, excluding those on essential duties.
The primary goal of the combing operation was to enhance public safety, reduce criminal activities, and enforce traffic compliance. With coordinated teams stationed across all zones, the police ensured targeted and efficient action.
Key outcome
The combing operation yielded significant results across various domains:
- Vehicle Inspections: 82,508 vehicles were checked.
- Traffic violations:
- 7,425 cases registered under the Motor Vehicle Act, leading to ₹52.89 lakh in fines.
- 3,992 cases under Section 207 (vehicle detention).
- 397 cases under Section 185 (drunken driving).
- 425 cases under Section 135 (miscellaneous violations).
- Crime Control:
- 1,016 individuals detained for gambling offences.
- 16 arrested for property-related crimes.
- Visibility compliance: The prohibited black film was removed from 267 vehicle windows.