Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Khandwa Traffic Police Crush Modified Silencers in Enforcement Drive
Traffic police in Khandwa found vehicle parts that broke traffic rules.
These included 42 loud modified silencers, 15 pressure horns, and eight illegal number plates.
The officers destroyed all of them with a road roller.
They said very loud silencers can disturb people living nearby.
They may also create safety problems for drivers and people walking.
Police especially mentioned motorcycles such as Bullet bikes.
Officials asked drivers to use only equipment approved by vehicle companies.
They also asked people to park in designated areas and said checks will continue.
Khandwa traffic police destroyed 42 modified silencers seized from vehicles.
Officials also crushed 15 pressure horns and eight illegal number plates.
The equipment was destroyed under a road roller at the Old Bus Stand.
Police said loud modified silencers can disturb residents and create road-safety concerns.
Officials urged motorists to use approved equipment and said enforcement would continue.
- Who
- Khandwa traffic police, supervised by deputy superintendent of police (traffic) Anil Kumar Rai and traffic station in-charge Devendra Parihar.
- What
- Destroyed 42 modified silencers, 15 pressure horns and eight illegally designed number plates seized from vehicles.
- When
- During an enforcement action; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- At the Old Bus Stand in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- To prevent reuse of equipment that violates traffic rules, reduces excessive vehicle noise and supports safer, more disciplined traffic movement.
- Modified silencers destroyed
- 42
- Pressure horns destroyed
- 15
- Illegal number plates destroyed
- 8
- Destruction method
- The seized equipment was crushed under a road roller.
- Location
- Old Bus Stand, Khandwa
- Supervising official
- Anil Kumar Rai, deputy superintendent of police (traffic)
- Future enforcement
- Officials said enforcement would continue.