India, April 14 -- Following two fatal water tanker-related accidents in Pune, the regional transport office (RTO) has intensified its crackdown on heavy vehicles, forming special squads to curb violations and improve road safety. In the past three days, authorities have penalised 269 heavy vehicles, including water tankers, for lack of valid permits, improper documentation, and drivers operating without valid licences. Officials said the campaign will continue for at least a week.

Swapnil Bhosale, deputy regional transport officer, said, "Our teams are conducting checks across key locations in the city. The objective is not just penal action, but to send a strong message that violations compromising public safety will not be tolerated u...