Drive against Old Vehicles; 50 Autos Seized In Jabalpur

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh): Transport Department launched a campaign against overage vehicles, in a bid to combat air pollution. The department impounded 50 autos that were more than 15 years old.

This initiative aims to tackle two pressing issues: environmental pollution and road safety. The Transport Department had previously cancelled registrations for over 3,000 diesel and petrol autos, yet many continued to operate.

Recent actions by the traffic police during 'Road Safety Week' led to the seizure of more than 50 illegally operating autos. According to traffic officials, there are currently 294 old autos deemed technically unfit, which are now being taken off the roads.

This campaign will not only target autos but will also extend to other outdated vehicles including private cars, trucks, and buses. Additionally, measures will address road encroachments, traffic violations, and stray animals on crossings, aiming for a safer and cleaner Jabalpur.

Experts believe this initiative positions Jabalpur as a pioneer in Madhya Pradesh, setting a precedent for other cities to follow.

Train thief arrested, Valuables recovered

Police apprehended a notorious thief who stole from train passengers and recovered stolen valuables amounting to approximately ₹3.25 lakh.

As per reports, a family travelling from Balaghat to Jabalpur for a wedding reported theft of their luggage containing valuable gold and silver jewellery.

They immediately contacted the Railway Police (GRP) after an exhaustive search yielded no results. Acting on the family's complaint, the GRP initiated an investigation, which included reviewing CCTV footage from the railway station.

This led them to suspect Ayush Tiwari, from Narmada Nagar in Gohalpur. Upon questioning, Tiwari confessed to the theft.

Police confirmed recovery of stolen bag, which contained a gold ring, jhumki, necklace, mangalsutra, silver anklet and a mobile phone, amounting to approximately ₹3.25 lakh in total value.