Kolkata, 24 October (H.S.):On the third day of the Durga Puja idol immersion on October 23, the city police and traffic department conducted extensive drives to maintain law and order and ensure strict adherence to road safety regulations. During these overnight operations, a total of 53 individuals were arrested across various police divisions in the city. However, officials reported that no illicit liquor was seized during this period.

Cracking down heavily on traffic rule violators, the traffic department issued challans in 285 cases. According to the official data released by the department, 80 cases were registered for riding two-wheelers without a helmet, while 33 cases involved triple riding. Furthermore, police prosecuted 58 individuals for reckless driving and booked 55 others for driving under the influence of alcohol.

An additional 59 cases were recorded for various other traffic rule violations, bringing the total number of prosecutions to 285. The administration stated that these proactive measures were strictly implemented to ensure road safety and maintain a peaceful environment during the massive immersion processions, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy towards those jeopardizing public security during the festive period.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Satya Prakash Singh