Srinagar, Jan 12 (KNO): The Traffic Police Rural Kashmir have traced and intercepted two habitual stunt drivers in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district and seized their vehicles as part of a drive against rash and negligent driving.
According to the details available with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the offenders were identified as Junaid Hameed Bhat and Salik Imtiyaz, both residents of Bandipora.
They were intercepted by a traffic enforcement team under the supervision of SSP Traffic Rural Kashmir Ravinder Pal Singh, along with DySP Traffic Ganderbal–Bandipora Gulzar Ahmad, an official told KNO.
The vehicles used by the duo for stunt driving were seized under relevant provisions of law.
The official said a counselling session was also conducted to sensitise them about the legal consequences of stunt driving and the negative impact of posting such videos on social media, particularly on students and youth.
The SSP Traffic Rural Kashmir has issued special directions to field officers to intensify checks to curb rash, negligent and stunt driving across rural areas of the Valley, he added.
The traffic police have once again appealed to motorists not to hand over vehicles to minors, unlicensed drivers or persons involved in stunt driving, warning that such practices could lead to road accidents and fatalities.
Officials said the enforcement drive will continue to ensure road safety and discipline on roads in the district—(KNO)