PANAJI: Goa Police booked a total of 591 traffic violations including 56 cases of drunken driving during a special night drive on Saturday.
Of these, 535 cases were for other traffic violations. Besides, 160 cases were registered for minor offences such as smoking and spitting in public places.
A press release issued by Goa Police stated that 1,220 vehicles were thoroughly checked, and several persons were rounded up for verification as part of the enforcement efforts.
The police further said that this drive led by Director General of Police Alok Kumar and other senior officers was held to improve public safety and tackle violations.
"To ensure the success of the drive, police personnel were extensively deployed across the state, including officers from the District Police, Traffic Police, IRBn, and GRP. A total of 658 personnel were on duty, with 392 from the District Police, 122 from the Traffic Police, 110 from IRBn, and 34 from GRP," it stated.
The deployment covered key areas, ensuring strict monitoring of law and order.
During the drive, intensive checks were conducted through nakabandis, foot patrolling, mobile patrolling, and beach patrolling.
A total of 61 nakabandis and 71 pickets were deployed to enhance vigilance. "The special drive aimed at ensuring a safe environment for citizens by maintaining strict vigilance on any suspicious activities," the statement further stated.
