Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Nashik Police Crack Down on Unruly Auto Drivers, Over 300 Booked
The Nashik Police are trying to make the roads safer.
They've started a campaign to deal with autorickshaw drivers who break the rules.
Police booked over 300 drivers for things like not wearing uniforms, parking in the wrong places, and blocking traffic.
Some drivers even had to spend Diwali in jail!
The police are checking drivers' records and making them sign warnings.
While many people support the crackdown, some worry that not all drivers are being treated the same, with certain drivers avoiding action.
Nashik Police took action against over 300 autorickshaw drivers for traffic violations.
The crackdown is part of the city's crime control efforts.
Drivers with criminal records and those repeatedly breaking rules were targeted.
Police used IPC Section 285 and the Motor Vehicles Act to book offenders.
The operation is led by the Police Commissioner and DCP, with 60+ teams involved.
- Who
- Nashik Police
- What
- Crackdown on unruly autorickshaw drivers
- When
- Ongoing, including Diwali day
- Where
- Nashik, across all 7 traffic divisions and 13 police stations
- Why
- To restore discipline and ensure smoother traffic flow
- Lead Officer
- Police Commissioner Sandeep Karnik and DCP Kirithika CM
- Operation Lead
- Assistant Traffic Commissioners Sudhakar Suradkar and Advita Shinde
- Total Drivers Booked
- Over 300
- Law Used
- IPC Section 285, Motor Vehicles Act
- Teams Involved
- 60+
