Gurgaon: A special pre-Holi enforcement drive saw 2,720 challans having been issued in a single day. Of them, 797 challans were issued during the March 2 crackdown, led by deputy commissioner of police Rajesh Mohan, for improper lane changes — the highest number of violations.The drive aimed to ensure road safety and smooth traffic flow ahead of the festival even as police announced the installation of 37 special nakas across the city, along with round-the-clock social media surveillance and a zero-tolerance warning against hate and provocative posts.Traffic police data showed 217 motorists were challaned for wrong-side driving, 200 for triple riding, 175 for wrong parking, and 146 for driving without number plates or high security registration plates (HSRP). Action was also taken against 80 vehicles with illegal black film, 50 cases of drunk driving, 24 for using mobile phones while driving, 11 for dangerous driving, seven for noise pollution and four for overspeeding.Police spokesperson Sandeep Turan said the special nakas installed across Gurgaon included nine each in West and East zones, five in South zone and 14 in Manesar zone. He said checkpoints will also be set up across the city for intensive vehicle checks and strict enforcement will continue against violators.Gurgaon police said a 24×7 monitoring mechanism was activated to track social media platforms. Any individual found posting hate speech or inflammatory content will face criminal proceedings, with officials underlining a zero-tolerance policy against attempts to disturb communal harmony during the festival.Deputy commissioner of police (East) Gaurav Rajpurohit on Tuesday chaired a security review meeting and directed all station house officers and police post in-charges to take firm action against criminals, anti-social elements, hooligans and those driving under the influence of intoxicants.Police said special security arrangements were made to maintain law and order during Holi celebrations. Other than nakas in various areas, additional force was deployed for patrolling in crowded and sensitive locations and adequate traffic personnel were stationed to ensure organised vehicular movement.“Sensitive areas have been identified and fortified with sufficient police presence. Deployment has also been ordered at public places such as malls, cinema halls, bus stands and railway stations. Officers have been instructed to act against motorcycle-borne miscreants indulging in rash riding and hooliganism,” Sandeep added.With theft and snatching gangs often becoming active during festive occasions, SHOs and chowki in-charges were directed to intensify patrolling in their respective areas.
