Chandigarh Traffic cops who issued less challans asked to explain

Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, September 3

A total of 68 traffic cops, who issued less number of challans between July 17 and August 25, have been asked for an explanation for their “under performance”.

The explanation was sought by Deputy Superintendent of Police (traffic administration) Kewal Krishan.

The notice stated, “It has been observed from the perusal of challan data from July 17 to August 18 that you have prosecuted three to four traffic violators on a daily basis, which is not acceptable. According to the traffic scenario in Chandigarh, so many violations are being reported throughout the city. Further, you have been provided with proper infrastructure and sufficient manpower to cater to problems and curb violations.”

The notice further mentions, “Your performance is not up to the mark and is

very poor.”

Krishan said the aim was to ensure that police personnel perform their duties with full dedication. “Effective challan drive will lead to less traffic violations, which will further result in less road accidents and will ultimately save lives that are lost in road accidents due to violations such as speeding, red-light jumping, helmetless riding, etc,” the Deputy Superintendent of Police said.

He said on an average, some of the traffic cops had issued three to four challans on a daily basis, which was very less.

The cops, who were issued notices, have been asked to appear before the Traffic Lines, Sector 29. Some of the cops assured they would be careful in the future.

The 68 cops, who have been issued notices, are eight sub-inspectors, 32 ASIs and 28 head constables.

A traffic cop from whom an explanation was sought said they could issue a challan only when someone was found violating a traffic rule. Compelling a challan on someone without any violation was unreasonable.