Rs 40,000 fine collected by police from Bhubaneswar for drinking in public places
At least Rs. 40,000 fine collected by police from Bhubaneswar for drinking in public places, said reports on Monday.
Bhubaneswar: At least Rs. 40,000 fine collected by police from Bhubaneswar for drinking in public places, said reports on Monday.
It is worth mentioning that, the Commissionerate Police has collected Rs 40,000 fine from as many as 78 people.
According to available reports, the 78 persons were caught drinking in public places in Bhubaneswar during the raids at various places in the city during the ongoing puja celebrations.
It is worth mentioning that on October 16, the fine collected in Bhubaneswar in a time span of 15 days amounted to Rs. 8,30,200. “Safe City Drive” campaign has been started by Bhubaneswar Urban Police for the past few days on the orders of DCP, Bhubaneswar to control crime.
In view of the upcoming festive season, the urban police have tightened the patrolling system in various police station under the UPD areas.
Officers and employees of various police stations and POPD and Team-60 are involved in this patrolling, while the public is being warned against the consumption of alcohol, various drugs, and other criminal activities including vehicle checking and fines are being levied where necessary.
Keeping in view the upcoming festivals, such Durga Puja the campaign will continue regularly on behalf of Bhubaneswar city police.
ENFORCEMENT DATA UNDER SAFE CITY DRIVE, THE FINE COLLECTED IN BHUBANESWAR FROM 01.10.2023 TO 15.10.2023:
| Sl No. | Nature of Enforcement | Nos of Fines imposed | Amount of Fine | Liquor seized / Accused | Other activities |
| 1 | Open Drinking (OUP) | 1513 | Rs.7,56,500/- | ||
| 2 | Smoking in Public Place(COTPA) | 337 | Rs.33,700/- | ||
| 3 | MV Act | 80 | Rs,40,000/- | ||
| 4 | Excise Case | 37 | – | 584.41 Ltr
& 27 arrest |
|
| 5. | Arrest of Antisocial (Include DADABATI) | 31 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Arrest of property offenders | 89 | – | – | – |
| Total- | Rs. 8,30,200/- |
Traffic Enforcement activities by Traffic PSs
| Sl No. | Nature of Enforcement | Nos of Fines imposed | Amount of Fine |
| 1 | Illegal Parking | 389 | Rs.1,98,000/- |
| 2 | MV Act | 4129 | Rs.41,71,000/- |
| 3 | DL Cancellation | Nil | – |
| 4 | Drunken Driving | 08 | – |
| 5 | Vehicle Towed | 719 | – |
| Total | 5245 | Rs.43,69,000/- |
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