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Time of India
01-08-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
8 buses seized in drive against illegal parking & other violations
Indore: A joint team of Regional Transport Office (RTO) and district administration seized eight buses that were haphazardly parked, causing significant obstruction to public and disrupting traffic flow, during a drive on Friday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now During the drive, the team thoroughly checked various documents such as fitness certificates, permits, insurance, PUC (pollution under control) and tax certificates. The team also conducted an intensive check for other violations, including overloading, overcharging passengers, and the absence of a speed governor. The buses were seized from Patel Pratima, Madhumilan Chauraha, Ring Road, and Musakhedi. Some were found picking up passengers in the middle of the road, while others were parked for cleaning and repairs, causing public inconvenience. The team also took the opportunity to encourage citizens to get high-security registration plates for their vehicles. The administration has appealed to bus operators to run their services only from designated stops, warning that action would continue against violators. Indore RTO sets record, recovers over Rs 1.5 crore in one day In a record-breaking effort, Indore RTO recovered more than Rs 1.52 crore outstanding motor vehicle tax in a single day. The collection was made from 91 vehicles with pending dues, following a targeted campaign. Regional transport officer Pradeep Sharma said a special plan was devised to recover the pending tax. The RTO staff was provided with a list of defaulting vehicles and was assigned to contact vehicle owners personally or via phone. This dedicated effort from July 3 to July 31, 2025, resulted in the recovery of a total of 2.46 crore from 240 vehicles.
Time of India
25-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
29 repeat traffic offenders lose vehicle registrations
Indore: Indore regional transport office (RTO), in a first-of-its-kind initiative in Madhya Pradesh, on Friday cancelled the registrations of 29 vehicles for repeated traffic offences. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This decisive move follows a review meeting of the Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS) held on July 1, 2025, chaired by collector Asheesh Singh, where a decision was made to take strict action against traffic rule infringements. Consequently, the registrations of these 29 vehicles, which repeatedly violated rules and posed a threat to public safety, were revoked today. Under the ITMS, the police department consistently issued e-challans since November 3, 2023, using city-wide surveillance cameras. An analysis of data provided by the police department revealed that some vehicle owners repeatedly committed serious violations such as red-light jumping and triple riding. Indore Smart City Development Limited identified 31 such repeat traffic violators and submitted their list to the RTO office. Notices were issued to these vehicle owners, providing them an opportunity to present their case. However, 29 vehicle owners failed to appear within the stipulated time frame. As a result, their registrations were cancelled on Friday under Section 55(3) of Central Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The remaining two cases are still under consideration. Indore RTO Pradeep Sharma said that this action is not only the first of its kind in the state but also signals a firm stance. He emphasised that repeat traffic offenders will not be spared under any circumstances. Sharma highlighted that previously, only driving licences were cancelled for such offences, but this new measure of vehicle registration cancellation is a significant step forward in the field of road safety. "This decision is expected to be a milestone in making Indore's roads safer, more organised, and convenient for the public," he said.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
31 vehicles likely to lose registration for repeated traffic violations
Indore: Taking a firm stand against habitual traffic offenders, Indore Transport Department began the process of cancelling registrations of vehicles for violating traffic norms more than 10 times. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Collector Asheesh Singh had issued instructions during a recent review meeting of Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) to initiate strict action against drivers who repeatedly flouted traffic rules. He had specifically asked Regional Transport Officer (RTO) to commence proceedings for cancellation of vehicle registrations of repeat offenders. Following the directives, Transport Department has issued notices to 31 vehicle owners, informing them of the impending cancellation of their vehicle registrations. Regional Transport Officer Pradeep Sharma confirmed receiving a list of 31 vehicles that include bus, four-wheelers, and two-wheelers, from Indore Smart City Development Ltd that manages ITMS. These vehicles have accumulated at least 10 serious traffic violations each, including repeated red-light jumping and other significant infractions. The owners of all these vehicles have been asked to respond to the RTO notices within seven days. The notice states that if a satisfactory response was not provided within the stipulated time, the vehicle registration would first be suspended and subsequently cancelled. "Once the vehicle registration is cancelled, the same can't be plied on the road and if found, it would be seized," Sharma said. Singh emphasised that adherence to traffic rules was mandatory for maintaining traffic discipline and controlling road accidents. He reiterated that strict action would be taken against those who repeatedly violate the rules. This initiative is seen as a important step towards making Indore a city with a safer and more streamlined traffic system, he said.
Hindustan Times
06-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Muharram procession: Horse used to break barricades in Madhya Pradesh; 5 police personnel injured
Five policemen were injured in Ujjain district of Madhya Pradesh after barricades fell on them during a Muharram procession on Sunday. Lakhs taking part in the processions on the 10th day of Muharram in Old City areas of Prayagraj on Saturday (Anil Kumar Maurya/HT) The incident occurred near Khajurwadi Masjid in Ujjain after the participants in a Muharram procession tried to force their way through a prohibited route and rammed a horse into the barricades, news agency PTI reported. The police resorted to a lathi charge to bring the situation under control after some of the participants clashed with police, the report quoted an official as saying. Also Read: Karnataka man dies after falling into fire pit during Muharram ritual "The route had been finalised in advance and organisers of the procession were clearly instructed not to take horses through prohibited paths. Despite this, those in the procession tried to force their way after getting the horse to ram into the barricades," Superintendent of Police Pradeep Sharma said. "We had to resort to lathi charge to disperse the crowd. They fled leaving the horse behind," he added. Those injured include assistant sub inspector Khuman Singh Kelwa, head constables Mukesh Munia, Anil Sisodia, Chandrapal and constable Shyam Singh, according to Jiwajiganj Station House Officer Vivek Kanodia. The injured policemen were given first aid at the district hospital. Sixteen people, including the organisers of the Muharram procession, have been booked for rioting, unlawful assembly, among other charges. "The horse used to topple the barricade belongs to one Irfan alias Lalla from Begum Bagh. Sixteen persons, including the organise, were booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rioting, unlawful assembly and obstructing public servants from discharging their duty," Kanodia said. The incident comes as several states have stepped up security in view of the Muharram processions. In a separate incident, at least one person was killed and three injured after the procession came in contact with a high-tension wire in Jharkhand's Giridih district.
Mint
06-07-2025
- Mint
Five cops injured in Ujjain after Muharram procession participants use horse to ram into barricades on prohibited route
Five policemen were injured in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain on Sunday when participants of the Muharram procession rammed the ceremonial horse into barricades to enter a prohibited route. An official said that a lathi charge was carried out to bring the situation under control near Khajurwadi Masjid under Jiwajiganj police station limits after some of those taking part in the procession clashed with police. 'The route had been finalised in advance, and organisers of the procession were clearly instructed not to take horses through prohibited paths. Despite this, those in the procession tried to force their way after getting the horse to ram into the barricades,' Superintendent of Police Pradeep Sharma said. 'We had to resort to a lathi charge to disperse the crowd. They fled, leaving the horse behind,' he added. Jiwajiganj Station House Officer Vivek Kanodia said the following policemen were injured in the incident and received first aid at the district hospital: Assistant sub-inspector Khuman Singh Kelwa Head Constable Mukesh Munia Head Constable Anil Sisodia Head Constable Chandrapal Constable Shyam Singh SHO Kanodia said that the horse used to topple the barricade belongs to one Irfan alias Lalla from Begum Bagh. 'Sixteen persons, including the organiser, were booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for rioting, unlawful assembly and obstructing public servants from discharging their duty.' Meanwhile, communal tension flared in Jattari town, about 40 km from Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh, on Sunday following reports that unidentified persons desecrated the tomb of a revered Sufi saint located at a graveyard in the town's main market area. As news of the incident spread, a crowd began to gather near the shrine of Hafiz Allah Mehar Shah, prompting senior police officials to rush to the scene and calm the situation. Authorities assured the public that the damage to the tomb and the surrounding metal railing would be repaired immediately and that CCTV cameras would be installed at the shrine complex to prevent future incidents.
