PULWAMA: On the directions of Transport Commissioner J&K, Vishesh Paul Mahajan, Enforcement Squad of the Assistant Regional Transport Office (ARTO) Pulwama carried out a vehicle checking drive today along the Newa and Ring Road stretches in Pulwama.
The drive targeted traffic rule violations to ensure road safety and illegal vehicle trade practices across the area.
During the inspection, the squad recommended the suspension of three driving licences and three vehicle registration certificates. In addition, one registration certificate was recommended for blacklisting. A total amount of Rs 56,000 is expected to be recovered from the violators as compound penalties.
In a related action, the team inspected Alamdar Automobiles located at Rajpora, Pulwama. The dealership was found operating without the required authorization for selling vehicles. The enforcement squad issued a formal warning to the management and shut down the premises immediately for unauthorized commercial activity.
The Enforcement Squad stated that these inspection drives will continue on a regular basis to enforce transport regulations throughout the district.
The drive was carried out by Rahil Anjum, MVI, Irfan Ahmad, AMVI, Suhail Ahmad and Gulzar Ahmad under the overall supervision of Mohammad Shafait, ARTO Pulwama.
