REASI: In a major enforcement action aimed at strengthening road safety and curbing traffic violations, the Motor Vehicles Department Reasi has taken strict action against violators across the district over the past year. Addressing a press conference, ARTO Nasir Khan shared detailed figures related to enforcement activities carried out from April 1, 2025 to the end of April 2026.

According to the data released by the department, as many as 328 Driving Licences (DLs), 641 Registration Certificates (RCs) and 22 Route Permits (RPs) were suspended for various violations under the Motor Vehicles Act. During the same period, the department issued 3,519 e-challans and imposed fines amounting to nearly Rs 1.47 crore.

Highlighting the administration’s intensified action against drug abuse and illegal activities, the ARTO informed that 36 Driving Licences and 33 Registration Certificates were also suspended for involvement in NDPS   cases.

The ARTO said the enforcement drive is part of the government’s broader initiative to ensure safer roads, disciplined driving and zero tolerance towards violations linked to public safety and drug abuse. He emphasized that the department will continue its strict monitoring and enforcement measures in coordination with other agencies to maintain law and order on roads.

He also appealed to the public, especially motorists and transport operators, to strictly adhere to traffic regulations and contribute towards building a safer and responsible transport system in the district.

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A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

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For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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