India, April 1 -- In an initiative to enhance road safety and curb traffic violations, the Pune city traffic branch carried out a three-day special drive across the city targeting traffic offences such as triple-seat riding, modified silencers, and drunk driving. The drive was conducted between March 27 and March 29 under the supervision of Himmat Jadhav, deputy commissioner of police (traffic).

As part of the drive, officials cracked down on 1,265 two-wheelers found ferrying triple riders; a violation that poses a serious safety risk. The traffic police also took action against 234 vehicles fitted with modified silencers; the silencers were removed and confiscated on the spot. Officials reiterated that such modifications are not only il...