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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
Cop's ‘Khaki' number plate costs him Rs 5,000
Lucknow: A sub-inspector of Lucknow Police was fined Rs 5,000 on Monday for riding a motorcycle at busy Hazratganj crossing with "Khaki" written in place of a valid registration number plate in violation of traffic norms. A photo of the officer, identified as Mahendra Pratap Singh Baghel, riding the motorcycle in uniform, went viral on social media. The image drew public ire, with many accusing the cop of misusing his position and setting a poor example. Taking swift action, Bagresh Sharma, in charge of the secretariat outpost under Hazratganj Police Station, issued a challan of Rs 5,000 under the Motor Vehicles Act. SHO Hazratganj Vikram Singh said: "The officer was clearly in violation of the law. Wearing a uniform does not give anyone immunity. If needed, departmental action will also be considered." The incident comes amid a citywide crackdown on traffic violations, particularly targeting tampered, modified, or missing number plates. A senior traffic police official said: "Govt officers and uniformed personnel are expected to uphold the law, not bypass it. This action serves as a clear message — traffic rules apply to everyone, without exception."
Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Lucknow cop fined ₹5,000 for replacing bike number plate with ‘Khaki'
Jun 23, 2025 06:15 PM IST A Lucknow Police sub-inspector who rode through a busy city crossing on a motorcycle boldly displaying 'Khaki' in place of a number plate was fined ₹ 5,000, after a photo of the violation went viral, officials confirmed on Monday. The viral photo of the cop inviting challan action (Sourced) The cop, identified as Mahendra Pratap Singh Baghel, was photographed in full uniform at Hazratganj crossing. The image triggered sharp reactions online over alleged misuse of authority and blatant disregard for the law. The Secretariat police outpost in-charge, Bagesh Sharma, under Hazratganj Police Station limits, issued a challan under relevant sections of the Motor Vehicles Act, station house officer (SHO) Hazratganj Vikram Singh told HT. 'The officer was violating norms. Wearing a uniform does not exempt anyone from the law. If required, departmental action will also be taken.' The incident comes amid a citywide crackdown on vehicles with tampered or missing number plates. Ironically, police officials said the sub-inspector had previously delivered lectures on road safety and traffic discipline. 'Public servants should lead by example, not flout the law,' a senior traffic officer said.
