Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: The Traffic Police Jammu have booked 3 Cab drivers for violation of Traffic Advisory and overcharging of fare as per an official handout of the Department. To ensure strict implementation of the THQ Traffic Advisory issued for today authorizing only down-movement of vehicles on NH-44, a Traffic Naka was established at Jagti near IIM Jammu.
At around 1000 hrs, 3 commercial Swift vehicles bearing Registration Numbers JKO6C-0915, JK17A-6305 and JK17A-6364 were intercepted and found to be transporting passengers towards Doda-Kishtwar in violation of Traffic Advisory as well as charging fares above the approved rate.
The drivers started misbehaving with the Traffic Cops and refused to comply with lawful directions requiring them to produce documents. They were detained immediately and taken to Police Station Nagrota. The drivers have been identified as Abdul Gafoor of Bhala, Gandoh; Aqib Hussain Bhat of Berwar-Kishtwar and Mohammad Tayab of Chatroo- Kishtwar.
FIR No 195/2025 U/S 132/126(2) BNS 177/ 179/201 MV Act has been registered at P/S Nagrota against the accused who have been arrested. The Cabs involved in the incident have also been seized.
The Traffic Police have appealed to the General public to follow traffic advisories strictly and avoid engaging with unauthorized transporters. Anyone violating traffic advisories or overcharging from passengers shall be strictly dealt with. For the updates, commuters can contact Traffic Police City Jammu at 0191-2459048; 94191-47732; 103 (Toll-Free).
