Delhi Traffic Police issued a circular warning action on policemen not following traffic rules
New Delhi, September 4
The special commissioner of police of Delhi Police Traffic department issued a circular, warning of strict action against violations of some policemen found not following traffic rules.
The circular issued by Special Commissioner Muktesh Chander read, "Riding a two-wheeler without helmet, triple riding on a two-wheeler, not wearing seat belts in a four-wheeler, using mobile in hand during driving and defective number plate are some visible traffic offences, which are captured by public and put on social media, causing embarrassment".
The circular further stated, "CP has given strict directions that every police personnel should observe traffic rules. If anyone is found violating, apart from usual prosecution by Traffic Police, DCP/Traffic concerned must send information to the DCP of Distt./Unit where the violator is serving for initiation of suitable departmental action for this misconduct".
During 2020, 41 Delhi Police personnel and in 2021, till date, 14 have died in accidents, it mentioned.
