Lormi, Mungeli | 11 December 2025
In response to the rising number of road accidents in Mungeli district, Lormi Police has intensified enforcement under a special traffic campaign. Acting on the directives of Mungeli Superintendent of Police, Shri Bhojram Patel (IPS), a two-day checking drive resulted in traffic challans being issued against 77 vehicle drivers for violating provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act.
The campaign was carried out under the supervision of Additional Superintendent of Police, Mungeli, Ms. Navneet Kaur Chhabra, and Sub-Divisional Officer of Police, Lormi, Shri Harvinder Singh. Lormi Police conducted extensive checking on 9 and 10 December 2025, focusing particularly on violations that commonly lead to accidents.
Authorities paid special attention to cases involving:
- Triple-riding on two-wheelers
- Use of pressure horns
- Underage driving
- Other violations of the Motor Vehicles Act
As part of the operation, 77 motorists were penalized for various offences over the two-day period.
SP’s Appeal: Ensure Road Safety, Do Not Allow Minors to Drive
SP Shri Bhojram Patel emphasized that the campaign will continue with strictness and consistency to improve traffic management and reduce accident rates in the Lormi region.
He issued a strong appeal to citizens, especially parents and guardians:
- Strict ban on underage driving: No minor (below 18 years) should be permitted to operate any vehicle. If a minor is caught driving, legal action will be taken against the vehicle owner/guardian under the Motor Vehicles Act.
- Mandatory helmet and seatbelt use: Two-wheeler riders must wear helmets, and four-wheeler drivers must use seatbelts.
- Avoid overspeeding: Excessive speed remains a major cause of serious accidents.
Collective Responsibility
The police urged the public to follow traffic rules diligently, stating that road safety is a shared responsibility.
The Lormi Police team played a key role in executing the successful operation.