Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 5: Traffic Police Rural Jammu in its continued drive against the act of overloading, today lodged another FIR against driver of Public Service Vehicle (Bus) bearing Registration No. JK02DJ-8844.
Briefly stated, that on 05.05.2026, SO Traffic Rajouri during routine checking near Government Degree College Rajouri intercepted Bus bearing Registration No. JK02DJ-8844 which was on its way from Karhad to Rajouri. During checking, the vehicle driven by Tahir Hussain S/O Zakir Hussain R/O Karhad Rajouri, was found overloaded with 13 excess passengers, thereby posing a serious threat to the safety of passengers and increasing the likelihood of accidents.
Further verification revealed that the vehicle has a dubious history of having been challaned 36 times out of which 25 challans remain pending till date. Vehicle's Fitness Certificate has also expired. Notably, the vehicle was also challaned on 29.04.2026 for operating with an expired Fitness Certificate, however, the driver/owner continued to ply the vehicle, endangering human lives. Accordingly, FIR No. 225/2026 U/S 281/125 BNS 56/192/184/194 MV Act has been registered against the driver at Police Station Rajouri.
Senior Superintendent of Police (Traffic Rural Jammu) Farooq Qaiser stated that the matter will be taken up with the concerned authorities for cancellation of the Registration Certificate of the vehicle as well as the Driving License of the driver involved. He further urged all vehicle owners and drivers to ensure strict compliance with the MV Act/Rules warning that stringent action will continue against the violators. |
