India, Feb. 3 -- The traffic police on Monday suspended three zonal officers for "negligence of duty" after they were found violating departmental norms during a routine enforcement drive, officers said. The action followed a surprise inspection by deputy commissioner of police (traffic) Dr Rajesh Mohan.

According to officials privy to the matter, the suspended officers were found conducting challan drives without wearing body cameras, in violation of standard operating procedures prescribed under departmental guidelines. They were also found using a private vehicle with a temporary number plate during enforcement.

The inspection was carried out at Daulatabad, Kapriwas and New Colony. Officials said the zonal officers stationed at these...