One among 2 buses
involved in reckless racing seized by authorities in Poonch
Hunt to track
down other vehicle on
POONCH, FEBRUARY 06: In a prompt
action against reckless driving, the authorities have seized a Passenger Bus
from Surankote involved in racing with another Bus.
The disturbing instance of reckless
driving had surfaced on social media showing dangerous driving and racing
between two private buses.
The video sent alarm
bells ringing among local residents, prompting the authorities to launch a
hunt to track down the Buses.
Taking serious note of the
incident, Transport Commissioner, Vishesh Paul Mahajan ordered the Assistant
Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) to intensify checking of the vehicles in the
area.
As a result of the inspections, one
of the offending buses was traced to Surankote and seized. The vehicle is
currently being held at the Suranakote Police Station. Efforts are on to locate
the second vehicle involved in the incident, with authorities assuring the
public that it will face similar consequences.
The Transport Department has
assured strict action against any driver found engaging in unsafe driving
practices.