India, Dec. 19 -- Delhi Traffic Police issued 2,743 challans to vehicles without valid PUC certificates, while the Transport Department issued 316 challans after the implementation of strict anti-pollution measures under Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-4). According to the Government, intensive joint enforcement drives during the current pollution spell led to thousands of challans, while compliance with Pollution Under Control (PUC) norms improved significantly.

An additional 687 challans were also generated through Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras. In all, 3,746 challans were issued for PUC-related violations.

The Delhi Government said on Thursday that strict anti-pollution measures are beginning to show results, wi...