Panchkula, June 3 -- The Panchkula traffic department has bolstered its team with the addition of 20 new police personnel, increasing the total strength of traffic officers in the district from 150 to 170.

This step is aimed at improving traffic management, alleviating congestion and ensuring better law enforcement in the city, deputy commissioner of police (DCP) (Crime and Traffic) Amit Dahiya said on Monday.

The decision was made during a meeting at the office of DCP in Sector 1 on Monday. During the meeting, DCP Dahiya reviewed the city's current traffic situation, received updates from officers and issued instructions for improvements.

According to police data, between January and May this year, a total of 45,68 challans were issue...