Dhaka:The traffic division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 2,116 cases against violators of traffic rules in the capital over the past 24 hours.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the cases were filed during a regular enforcement drive conducted yesterday. The initiative aimed to maintain traffic discipline, reduce congestion, and improve road safety throughout the city, as stated in a press release from the DMP media and public relations division.
During the enforcement drive, DMP traffic police impounded 594 motor vehicles and towed away 434 others. The Traffic-Ramna Division filed 114 cases, involving vehicles such as buses, trucks, covered vans, CNG-run auto-rickshaws, and motorcycles. Similarly, the Traffic-Lalbagh Division took action, filing 176 cases against various vehicles, including buses and trucks.
The Traffic-Motijheel Division was responsible for 381 cases, addressing violations involving buses, trucks, and motorcycles among others. Meanwhile, the Traffic-Wari Division reported 271 cases, and the Traffic-Tejgaon Division filed 218 cases, citing multiple types of vehicles.
Moreover, the Traffic-Mirpur Division lodged 210 cases, and the Traffic-Uttara Division reported 383 cases of traffic violations. The Traffic-Gulshan Division also contributed with 363 cases, targeting buses, trucks, and auto-rickshaws.
The DMP emphasized that such enforcement drives against traffic rule violators will continue. They urged both motorists and pedestrians to adhere to traffic regulations to maintain discipline and ensure road safety.