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Mumbai Traffic Police Issue 18,818 Challans During Dahi Handi
Mumbai held Dahi Handi celebrations with many people and vehicles on the roads.
Traffic police checked whether motorists were following safety rules.
They issued 18,818 challans to people who broke those rules.
The fines collected totaled ₹1.92 crore.
Some people blocked traffic or rode without helmets.
Others jumped signals, drove on the wrong side or carried three people on one motorcycle.
Police also recorded 25 drunk-driving cases.
Officials said the enforcement was meant to prevent accidents and protect people using the roads.
Mumbai Traffic Police issued 18,818 challans during Dahi Handi celebrations.
Authorities collected fines totaling ₹1.92 crore from traffic violators.
The reported violations included traffic obstruction, helmetless riding, signal jumping and wrong-side driving.
Police recorded 25 drunk-driving cases, along with 301 triple-seat riding violations.
Enforcement was intensified to prevent accidents and maintain road safety amid increased movement.
- Who
- Mumbai Traffic Police and motorists during the Dahi Handi celebrations.
- What
- Police issued 18,818 challans and collected ₹1.92 crore in fines for traffic violations.
- Where
- Mumbai.
- When
- During the Dahi Handi celebrations; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Why
- To prevent accidents, maintain smooth traffic movement and ensure road safety amid increased vehicular and pedestrian movement.
Key facts
- Challans issued
- 18,818
- Total fines
- ₹1.92 crore
- Traffic obstruction challans
- 3,727
- Helmetless riding challans
- 3,249
- Signal-jumping challans
- 1,478
- Wrong-side driving challans
- 734
- Drunk-driving cases
- 25









