03 March,2026 08:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A total of 159 cases were registered against drivers caught under the influence of alcohol (drunk driving). PIC/ATUL KAMBLE
In a major enforcement push to ensure road safety during Holi and Dhulivandan celebrations, Mumbai Traffic Police launched a special campaign during which they issued a total of 16,727 challans and recovered fines amounting to Rs 1,99,91,650.
The drive targeted common violations such as drunk driving, overspeeding, riding without helmets, triple seating on two-wheelers, signal jumping, and obstructing traffic flow. Checkpoints were set up at key junctions, major roads, and highways across the city.
A total of 159 cases were registered against drivers caught under the influence of alcohol (drunk driving), with legal proceedings and licence suspension processes initiated against them.
Key violations and fines include:
Without helmet: 4,317 challans, Rs 42,97,000
Causing obstruction to free flow of traffic: 2,532 challans, Rs 29,64,000
Speed limit violation: 4,486 challans, Rs 8,29,100
Jumping signal: 610 challans, Rs 5,90,000
Triple seat: 530 challans, Rs 5,27,000
Without valid driving licence: 431 challans, Rs 3,89,500
No entry in one way: 278 challans, Rs 3,12,500
Other violations: 2,603 challans, Rs 18,67,650
Wrong side driving: 20 challans (sent to court)
Honking: 2 challans, Rs 1,000
Grand total: 16,727 challans, Rs 1,99,91,650 in fines.
The action was carried out effectively using CCTV footage, e-challan systems, and online enforcement tools.
Mumbai Traffic Police appealed to citizens to celebrate the festival responsibly by strictly following traffic rules and prioritising safety. The force remains committed to protecting commuters on the roads.
Railway authorities have taken action against six commuters for carrying a large bamboo pole - believed to be part of a Holi tree - inside a suburban local train travelling from Virar towards Mahim, briefly disrupting services at Borivali station.
According to railway officials, the incident occurred aboard local train number CCG-91018. Acting on information received from station staff, on-duty Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Israr, along with Station Master Ranjit Kumar, reached Platform No 5 at Borivali station to inspect the situation.
Upon checking coach number 5294/C, authorities found that a group of passengers had brought bamboo inside the compartment, obstructing movement and creating operational difficulties. The train guard, identified as Purushottam, informed officials that the obstruction forced the train to halt temporarily, affecting scheduled services.
Railway staff questioned the individuals involved and asked them to deboard the train. The group was subsequently escorted to the railway police post for further inquiry. Officials confirmed that all six individuals admitted to their actions during questioning.
Separate cases were registered against the accused under Sections 145(B) and 145(C) of the Railways Act.
