India, March 24 -- The Delhi Traffic Police have been asked to take stricter action over helmet-related violations, including disqualification and revocation of driving licence, and imposing challans, senior officers aware of the matter said.

These are part of the directions issued regarding intensifying action erring two-wheeler riders in a circular sent to all traffic prosecuting personnel by additional commissioner of police (traffic headquarters) Satya Vir Katara late last month.

According to officers, nearly 40% of deaths in road crashes last year were of two-wheeler riders - 611 riders were killed and 2,233 injured in crashes reported from across the national capital. According to Delhi Traffic Police data, a total of 1,551 people...