Kolkata, Nov. 9 -- The Kolkata Police launched a massive, citywide enforcement drive on Kali Puja night, arresting 592 people and prosecuting 593 motorists for severe traffic violations in a bid to maintain law and order during the festive celebrations.
The night-long crackdown targeted the bursting of banned firecrackers, disorderly public conduct, and rampant reckless driving across multiple sectors of the city. Despite strict regulatory guidelines, several neighbourhoods witnessed violations of the firecracker ban. Citizens from almost all the corners of the city on Sunday faced tremendous trouble due to bursting of banned crackers, especially those with massive sound.
Deploying extensive night patrols, the police arrested 205 individuals specifically for igniting prohibited, high-decibel sound crackers.
The operations led to the direct seizure of 238.6 kg of illegal fireworks and six litre of illicit liquor. Furthermore, 387 individuals were taken into custody for creating public disturbances and violating safety protocols near festival zones. Meanwhile, the Kolkata Traffic Police set up rigorous naka check posts at major intersections, clamping down heavily on festive traffic violations.
Out of the 593 total prosecutions recorded overnight, 454 two-wheeler riders were booked for travelling without helmets while 75 motorists were prosecuted for rash and reckless driving.
These apart, 64 motorists were intercepted and booked for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Millennium Post.