The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has launched a special crackdown on rickshaw drivers for illegally entering into federal capital Premises, especially in rural areas. During the last one week, more than 250 rickshaw drivers were fined and more than 75 rickshaws were impounded in different police stations.
SSP (Traffic) Omar Khan, has ordered the Zonal DSPs for taking strict legal action against illegal rickshaws pullers and advised to submit report on daily basis.
He said that illegal rickshaws will not be allowed to enter into Islamabad Premises under any circumstances, the rule of law will be ensured as much as possible and the purpose of the action is to ensure the flow of traffic and the provision of an integrated traffic system to the citizens.
Following the direction of IGP Islamabad Qazi Jameel-ur-Rehman, to ensure smooth flow of traffic, to keep the citizens safe from accidents and keeping in view the road safety rules, the ITP have launched crackdown against illegal rickshaw pullers entering into federal capital Premises especially in rural areas.
In this regard two teams have been formed for special crackdown on rickshaw drivers in rural areas, especially in Bhara Kahu and Shehzad Town areas.
