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Mumbai Traffic Police Issue Over 10,000 E-Challans During Dahi Handi Festival

CCTV reviews will expand fines under a warning of tougher penalties for evaders.

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Overview

  • The operation on August 17 generated nearly ₹1.13 crore in fines for helmetless riding, speeding, wrong-way driving and triple riding.
  • Joint Commissioner Anil Kumbhare said officers are combing CCTV footage to identify further violations and issue additional e-challans.
  • Traffic personnel were deployed at key Dahi Handi sites across Mumbai to manage crowd-driven road risks.
  • The digital e-challan platform enabled swift on-the-spot ticketing and allows authorities to identify more offenders through post-event CCTV evidence.
  • Officials cautioned that evading e-challan fines could trigger stricter legal measures under city traffic laws.