Dhaka:The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 2,383 cases against traffic rule violators in the capital over the last 24 hours. This crackdown is part of a regular enforcement drive conducted to maintain traffic discipline, alleviate congestion, and enhance road safety across the city.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the DMP's media and public relations division issued a press release today detailing the operation. During the drive, traffic police were able to dump 741 motor vehicles and tow away 444 others.
The enforcement saw various traffic divisions in action. The Traffic-Ramna Division filed 98 cases, targeting seven buses, three trucks, six covered vans, eight CNG-run auto-rickshaws, and 20 motorcycles. Meanwhile, the Traffic-Lalbagh Division took action against three buses, six trucks, one covered van, eight CNG-run auto-rickshaws, and 84 motorcycles, filing 133 cases.
The Traffic-Motijheel Division was responsible for filing 405 cases, involving 36 buses, three trucks, 15 covered vans, 80 CNG-run auto-rickshaws, and 208 motorcycles. The Traffic-Wari Division filed 297 cases, taking action against 41 buses, 27 trucks, 23 covered vans, 46 CNG-run auto-rickshaws, and 79 motorcycles.
Other divisions also played significant roles. The Traffic-Tejgaon Division filed 227 cases, while the Traffic-Mirpur Division filed 351 cases. The Traffic-Uttara Division made a substantial impact with 468 cases, and the Traffic-Gulshan Division filed 404 cases.
The DMP emphasized that these enforcement efforts against traffic rule violators would continue. They urged both motorists and pedestrians to adhere to traffic regulations to maintain discipline and ensure road safety on Dhaka's roads.