Puttur: In an unusual incident of fining by police officials, a two-wheeler rider was fines for riding without seat belt here in Puttur.

The fine which was imposed by one of the staffs of Puttur Women’s Police Station was later fixed by the Inspector over clash between a member of Puttur City Municipal Council and the station sub inspector, reports said.

The incident occurred on 7 March earlier here, while Beliyappa Gouda, a resident of Kodippadi, Puttur was stopped by the police and was fined Rs 500 after examining the documents.

However, later he noticed that in the receipt, the nature of offense was noted as [driving] “without seat belt”. Further, the date of the incident was recorded falsely, as 25-02-21.

Upon approaching the SI regarding the matter, no response was received, said Beliyappa Gouda, who later discussed the matter with City Municipal Council member, Shivarama Saphalya.

After brief altercation between the Municipal member and the police, the matter was later reconciled by Inspector Sunil.

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