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DMP files 2,999 cases over traffic violations in Dhaka
Translated by Desk Report
The Traffic Division of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 2,999 cases against traffic law violators during a day-long crackdown across different areas of the capital.
The operation was conducted on Tuesday (October 6) as part of the DMP’s efforts to enforce traffic laws and maintain discipline on Dhaka’s roads.
According to the DMP, the highest number of cases was filed in the Gulshan Traffic Division, where 855 cases were recorded. The Wari Division filed 505 cases, followed by Motijheel with 462, Uttara with 406, Mirpur with 318, Tejgaon with 199, Lalbagh with 146 and Ramna with 108 cases.
During the operation, legal action was taken against a large number of motorcycles, buses, CNG-powered auto-rickshaws, trucks and covered vans for violating traffic regulations.
The authorities also dumped 639 vehicles and towed 286 others during the crackdown.
The DMP said such operations will continue to maintain traffic discipline, control congestion and take action against motorists and vehicle owners who violate traffic laws in the capital.
