India, Feb. 16 -- Coming down strongly on motorists involved in serious offences such as driving beyond permitted speed limits, jumping traffic signals, carrying goods in excess of the approved capacity in goods vehicles, transporting passengers in goods carriers, driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics, and using mobile phones while driving, the Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) has suspended more than 3,500 driving licences between January 1 and December 31, 2025.

Officials said that the suspensions were based on detailed reports received from the highway police, city traffic police and RTO authorities from other states. The drive was carried out under section 19 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and Central Motor Vehicles...