This Article is From Jan 01, 2021

Delhi Police Issue 1,336 Challans On New Year's Eve For Traffic Violations

According to the police, 26 challans were issued for drunken driving, 174 for dangerous driving and 706 for unauthorised parking.

Delhi Police Issue 1,336 Challans On New Year's Eve For Traffic Violations

Around 221 vehicles were towed away by the police (Representational)

New Delhi:

Delhi Police issued 1,336 challans for voilating traffic rules across the national capital on New Year's Eve, officials said on Friday.

According to the police, 26 challans were issued for drunken driving, 174 for dangerous driving and 706 for unauthorised parking. Around 221 vehicles were towed away by the police.

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority on Thursday imposed a night curfew in Delhi, disallowing celebrations and the assembly of over five people at public places in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the new strain of the virus.

According to an order, no celebratory events, congregations and gatherings at public places are permitted from 11 pm of December 31 to 6 am on January 1, 2021.

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