LUCKNOW, May 1 -- By the time curtains came down on a month-long official campaign against unregistered auto- and e-rickshaws, at least 224 such commuter vehicles had been seized, and hundreds of others were challaned for several violations, according to data collated from regular reports on the issue.

The city police ran the campaign from April 1 to April 30, and targeted unauthorised commuter three-wheelers that are widely seen as a major contributor to the city's persistent traffic congestion.

At least 11,372 were checked during the drive. Among them, 2,846 were issued challans for several violations, including lack of proper registration, permits, and traffic infractions. Also, 350 minors were found to be driving the vehicles.

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