Dhaka:The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has taken significant action by filing 2,910 cases against traffic law violators over the past 24 hours in the capital.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, a press release from the DMP's media and public relations division detailed the operations, which resulted in 591 vehicles being impounded and 385 being towed during the enforcement drives.
The Traffic-Ramna Division issued 132 cases, involving various vehicles such as buses, covered vans, CNG-run auto-rickshaws, and motorcycles. Meanwhile, the Traffic-Lalbagh Division filed 166 cases, targeting buses, trucks, CNG-run auto-rickshaws, and motorcycles. In a broader sweep, the Traffic-Motijheel Division recorded 426 cases, affecting buses, trucks, covered vans, CNG-run auto-rickshaws, and motorcycles.
The DMP statement further highlighted that the Traffic-Wari Division filed 416 cases, with significant numbers against buses and trucks, while the Traffic-Tejgaon Division issued 176 cases, focusing on a mix of commercial and personal vehicles. The Traffic-Mirpur Division contributed 356 cases, and the Traffic-Uttara Division was responsible for 417 cases, both targeting a range of vehicle types.
Additionally, the Traffic-Gulshan Division led with 821 cases, indicating a high concentration of violations in that area, including those involving buses, trucks, covered vans, CNG-run auto-rickshaws, and motorcycles.
The DMP emphasized that these traffic enforcement operations will continue throughout Dhaka to maintain order and discipline on the roads.