Mumbai Police Crack Down on Traffic Violations During Dahi Handi Fest

During the Dahi Handi festival in Mumbai, over 10,000 vehicles were fined for traffic rule violations, amounting to over Rs 1 crore in penalties. The festival, marking Lord Krishna's birth, saw participants forming human pyramids and traveling in groups, leading police to enforce e-challans for traffic infractions.

In a significant crackdown on traffic rule violations during Mumbai's Dahi Handi festival, police issued challans to over 10,000 vehicles, accruing over Rs 1 crore in fines, officials confirmed on Sunday.

The festival, which celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, involves large troupes of young men and women who form human pyramids to break suspended pots of curd.

Due to the large-scale movement of festival-goers in groups on two-wheelers and other vehicles, the Mumbai Traffic Police, along with local law enforcement, took measures to ensure smooth traffic flow and issued fines for infractions such as driving without helmets, triple-seat riding, and speeding.

(With inputs from agencies.)