Over Rs5m fine imposed on private company vehicles for violations

LAHORE:Private electronics company vehicles came under fire for repeated traffic violations, accumulating an astounding 22,552 e-challan offences.

The total fine imposed on the company stands at Rs5.34 million. Lahore’s Traffic Police has issued a recovery notice to the company, demanding payment of the outstanding amount. Failure to comply will result in a crackdown on the company’s vehicles involved in violations.

Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore, Ammara Athar, issued a stern warning, stating that all citizens must strictly adhere to traffic rules. She highlighted that enforcement teams are actively monitoring key roads, including Mall Road, Jail Road, Ferozepur Road, and Main Boulevard Gulberg. Additionally, she noted that vehicle owners with unpaid e-challans would be barred from availing police services until their fines are settled.

Rs55,200 fine imposed on biker for 24 violations

A motorcyclist faced a fine of Rs55,200 over repeated violations of traffic rules. According to Lahore Traffic Police, the offender received 24 e-challans of Rs2,000 each for riding without a helmet, along with nine additional fines for lane, stop-line, and signal violations.

Two dacoits arrested

Lohari Gate Police apprehended a two-member dacoit gang involved in multiple street crimes across the City. The suspects, identified as Waseem alias Naeem and his accomplice Riaz, were arrested near Qadeemi Bagh while allegedly planning another robbery. Police recovering an illegal firearm and a stolen motorcycle from their possession. Cases have been registered against them.