India, March 16 -- The Delhi Traffic Police prosecuted 7,230 people for various traffic violations during Holi celebrations on Friday, issuing over 1,200 challans for drink driving across the national capital, a senior officer said on Saturday. In contrast, 2024 saw prosecution of 3,589 people, marking nearly a 100% rise in traffic violations.

According to data shared by the Delhi Traffic Police, a total of 1,213 people were prosecuted for drink driving, while 2,376 challans were issued to violators for riding two-wheelers without helmets between 8am and 12pm on Friday. Additionally, 3,641 individuals faced prosecution for offences such as tinted glass, triple riding, underage driving, stunt riding, and not wearing seat belts, police sai...