India, May 27 -- In a first in Ghaziabad, the regional transport department has started cancelling driving licenses (DLs) of the drivers involved in accidents which resulted in deaths, officials said on Tuesday.

Officials said they have cancelled four driving licenses of drivers who caused accidents with their vehicles, like the trucks and cars.

"We have received instructions from senior state officials to be strict in cases of deaths due to accidents. A team from the transport department examines the accident case and submits a report. Once it is found that it was grave negligence or a deliberate act, the licensing authority issues direction for cancellation. This authority is obtained under the Motor Vehicle Act," Ashok Srivastava, ad...