Jaipur: In a major statewide operation, Rajasthan Police issued more than 15,000 traffic challans, arrested 226 people, and seized Rs 25.5 lakh during a 'mega nakabandi' (road blockade) drive on Monday. The operation aimed to crack down on crime, anti-social activities, and traffic violations.
Operation Details
The special drive was conducted under the directives of Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar Sharma, covering all police ranges and commissionerates across the state. Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) V.K. Singh stated that police set up 1,103 checkpoints and thoroughly inspected 74,872 vehicles, including 39,984 two-wheelers and 34,888 four-wheelers.
Traffic Violations
The campaign resulted in 15,083 challans for various traffic violations. Specifically, police booked 3,234 motorists for riding without helmets, 1,648 for not wearing seat belts, 184 for using mobile phones while driving, 1,653 for violating number plate norms, and 1,643 for using unauthorized black films on vehicle windows. Additionally, action was taken against 385 motorists for drunken driving.
Crime Prevention and Seizures
Beyond traffic enforcement, police focused on suspicious activities and crime prevention. Eleven vehicles were seized, and 73 criminal cases were registered, including four under the Arms Act, 30 under the Excise Act, and two under the NDPS Act. The remaining cases were registered under various special and local laws.
Arrests and Detentions
Police arrested 63 accused in connection with the registered cases, while another 163 individuals were detained under Section 170 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) on suspicion of involvement in unlawful activities.
Recoveries Across Ranges
The operation led to significant recoveries. In Jaipur Range, police seized five vehicles and Rs 25.5 lakh in cash. In Bharatpur Range, officers seized a tractor allegedly used for illegal sand mining and recovered a large quantity of country liquor. Kota Range reported seizures of illicit liquor, doda chura, vehicles, and sound equipment, while Bikaner Range conducted action against illegal liquor and vehicle-related violations.
Range-wise Statistics
Jaipur Range recorded the highest number of challans at 2,492, followed by Ajmer (2,229), Bharatpur (2,145), Udaipur (2,051), Kota (1,796), Bikaner (1,572), and Jodhpur (1,470). Jaipur Range also topped vehicle inspections, checking 13,589 vehicles during the operation.
