Over 10,000 e-challans issued for Mumbai traffic violations during Dahi Handi festivities; penalties reach Rs 1.13 crore

MUMBAI: Mumbai traffic police issued more than 10,000 e-challans on Saturday for various traffic violations during the Dahi Handi celebrations, with penalties amounting to nearly Rs 1.13 crore.

Offences included riding without a helmet, driving in the wrong direction, triple riding, speeding and other violations. Traffic policemen were deployed across the city to keep a close watch on revellers breaking traffic rules.

“We are scanning CCTV footage at various locations to look out for violations, and further e-challans will be issued accordingly,” said Anil Kumbhare, Joint Commissioner of Traffic.