SUV that dropped Akshay Kumar at airport seized in Jammu
Akshay Kumar
's recent visit to
Jammu
drew an enormous crowd of enthusiastic fans who waited for hours in overcast conditions just to catch a glimpse of the actor. Men, women, and children from the city and beyond Jammu and Kashmir gathered at Dogra Chowk as Kumar unveiled a new jewellery showroom, creating an electric atmosphere. While the inauguration went smoothly, the SUV that ferried him to the airport afterwards was seized by traffic police for violating window tint rules.
According to PTI, traffic authorities confirmed the vehicle was impounded after being stopped at a routine check. Assistant Sub-Inspector Nasir Hussain of the Traffic Police explained that the SUV's windows exceeded permissible tint levels under the Motor Vehicles Act. The case has been filed in the Additional Mobile Magistrate, Traffic Court, Jammu, and officials stressed that road safety regulations apply uniformly, regardless of the vehicle owner's identity.
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On the professional front, Akshay Kumar is gearing up for his next big release, '
Jolly LLB 3
'. The film reunites him with Arshad Warsi and Saurabh Shukla, promising the trademark courtroom humour and witty banter that fans love. The makers recently dropped the teaser, which has already garnered rave reviews online. Audiences are eagerly anticipating September 19, when the third instalment of this successful franchise hits theatres.
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