Cops challan 5,500 during Shab-e-Baraat

Over 5,500 persons were challaned by police and 112 vehicles were impounded for a range of offences including rash driving and stunt biking during the Shab-e-Baraat celebrations. Areas where the maximum violation was reported are Bahadur Shah Zafar marg, ITO junction, Lodhi Road and road stretches near Qutub Minar, a senior police official said on Monday.

“While 2,412 persons were challaned on spot, around 3,130 were sent challans at their residences. We also impounded 112 vehicles for offences which include rash and negligent driving, drunken driving, triple riding, riding without helmets, driving without seat belt and stunt biking among others,” he said. The crackdown on the rowdy revellers lasted for eight hours starting 10 pm on Sunday. 

Security was stepped up in Central and South Delhi on Sunday and special traffic arrangements were made for the Shab-e-Baraat festival. The festival has often witnessed instances of stunt biking and rash driving by youngsters in previous years, for which over 100 special teams were deployed in strategic locations.