B'luru: Biker fined nearly Rs. 14,000 for 46 traffic violations, made to pay on the spot; Here's why
Bengaluru: In a bid to enforce traffic discipline and clear pending fines, Bengaluru police have nabbed another individual who had been evading payment of traffic fines for his bike.
The bike owner had a staggering total of 46 violations pending against his vehicle.
The police ensured that he paid the dues on the spot, amounting to Rs. 13,850.
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The apprehension occurred within the Thallaghattapura police limits. The police department shared an image of the individual, clearly displaying the long-overdue challan in his hand. The official social media account of Bengaluru police posted an update, stating, "Traffic violation cases-"46". Fine amount 13850/- Vehicle no Ka05JF4664."
This incident comes as part of Bengaluru police's recent efforts to address the issue of unpaid fines. Earlier, a person with 40 pending cases on his two-wheeler was caught and subsequently fined Rs. 12,000. This approach aims to hold traffic violators accountable for their actions and encourage timely payment of fines.
While some social media users called for stricter action, including license cancellations, others suggested that repeated violators should face more severe consequences, such as arrest warrants after a certain number of violations. The leniency towards defaulters has been criticized for potentially fostering reckless behavior on the roads.
To streamline traffic management, authorities have instructed police officers not to stop vehicles adhering to all traffic rules, a move aimed at rewarding compliant drivers. However, this leniency inadvertently allows those with outstanding fines to avoid detection and penalties.
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Over 50% new faces elected to Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem executive committee
Bhatkal: More than 50 per cent of the members elected to the executive committee of Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem in its triennial elections are new faces, with a significant number of young members getting an opportunity in the organisation’s executive committee.
Polling for eight constituencies in different parts of Bhatkal was held on May 12, in which 24 members were elected. In addition, 20 members were elected unopposed from seven constituencies.
The keenest contest was witnessed in Constituency No. 14, where 10 candidates were in the fray for five seats.
With this, the process of electing members to the organisation’s 132-member executive council from Bhatkal and other regions has been completed.
Election Commissioner Mohiuddin Altaf Kharoori said the induction of a large number of new members into the executive committee has brought fresh enthusiasm to the organisation.
