Bandipora, July 15 -- Suhail Rather

In a determined effort to tackle the rising traffic congestion in Bandipora town, the enforcement team of the Assistant Regional Transport Office (ARTO) Bandipora, under the supervision of ARTO Mudasir Ahmad (JKAS) along with traffic police, conducted a comprehensive enforcement drive on Tuesday.

The operation led to the issuance of 54 electronic challans, with a total fine of ?38,000 being realised on the spot. The drive primarily targeted violations by Sumo, Auto, and Mini Bus stand operators, many of whom were found flouting transport and traffic regulations.

Officials from the ARTO office, in coordination with the Traffic Police, carried out an extensive tour of Bandipora town, identifying key bo...