Traffic Rules: Disregarding traffic regulations in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, may now result in severe consequences.
A charge of culpable homicide
In instances where an individual loses their life due to illegal parking, driving while intoxicated, or operating a vehicle without a valid license, a charge of culpable homicide will be filed against the offender. Legal action will be initiated accordingly, and the perpetrator will face imprisonment.
The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) has urged all residents…
The inaugural case under these new regulations has already been documented. This decision aims to enhance road safety. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) has urged all residents of the district to adhere to traffic laws. SSP Hemraj Meena has communicated this stringent measure, noting that the first case under the new guidelines was recorded at Didarganj police station, where intoxicated drivers collided with a couple on a scooter, resulting in their tragic deaths. The SSP emphasized that violators of traffic laws will no longer escape punishment by merely paying fines; they will be incarcerated.
Police will monitor trucks parked outside roadside eateries
Additionally, the police will monitor trucks parked outside roadside eateries, and dhaba operators who engage in illegal parking will receive warnings through official notices. Therefore, it is imperative to exercise caution, as negligence leading to a fatality will prompt the Azamgarh police to file charges of unintentional homicide and pursue imprisonment. The SSP has also directed all police stations to follow these protocols regarding such incidents.