Mohali police crack down on drunk driving, issue 31 challans

The checkpoints by Mohali traffic police were set up at key locations, including T-point Siswan, Toll Tax Bhago Majra, Chhatt Lights, Kanor village, Jagatpura village and Verka Chowk

To curb drunk driving, Mohali traffic police set up special nakas at five locations across the city on Friday night, issuing over 500 challans for various traffic violations, including 31 challans to offenders of drunk and drive. Two vehicles were also impounded during the drive.

The operation involved the active participation of senior officials of Mohali police, including the SP, three DSPs, five SHOs and other cops, who were deployed at each naka to ensure strict enforcement. (HT)

Deputy superintendent of police (Traffic) Karnail Singh said, “A special drive was carried out on the directions of SSP Mohali Deepak Pareek on Friday night to target traffic violators. As many as 31 challans were issued for drunk driving.”

The checkpoints were set up at key locations, including T-point Siswan, Toll Tax Bhago Majra, Chhatt Lights, Kanor village, Jagatpura village and Verka Chowk. The operation involved the active participation of senior officials, including the SP, three DSPs, five SHOs and other cops, who were deployed at each naka to ensure strict enforcement.

The DSP emphasised that a strict vigil is being maintained to identify and penalise individuals driving under the influence of alcohol.