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Crime
Jalandhar authorities collect Rs 2.5 crore from 30,466 ticket‑less passengers
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 05:46 PM
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In Jalandhar, officials reported that 30,466 passengers travelling without tickets were charged a total of Rs 2.5 crore.
Jalandhar police disclosed that a verification operation identified 30,466 passengers traveling without valid tickets. The enforcement action resulted in the collection of approximately Rs 2.5 crore from the identified individuals.
The revenue was gathered through on‑spot fines imposed under the state's transport regulations, which mandate ticket purchase for all public conveyances. Officials said the operation aimed to curb fare evasion and reinforce compliance across the city’s bus and shared‑vehicle networks.
Authorities have not released details about the duration of the crackdown or the specific routes involved. The police indicated that similar checks will continue periodically to ensure adherence to ticketing rules.
No arrests were reported, and the focus remained on recovering the unpaid fare. The collected amount will be credited to the state transport department’s revenue pool.
The incident underscores ongoing efforts by Punjab’s transport enforcement agencies to address fare evasion, a persistent issue affecting both commuters and service providers.
The revenue was gathered through on‑spot fines imposed under the state's transport regulations, which mandate ticket purchase for all public conveyances. Officials said the operation aimed to curb fare evasion and reinforce compliance across the city’s bus and shared‑vehicle networks.
Authorities have not released details about the duration of the crackdown or the specific routes involved. The police indicated that similar checks will continue periodically to ensure adherence to ticketing rules.
No arrests were reported, and the focus remained on recovering the unpaid fare. The collected amount will be credited to the state transport department’s revenue pool.
The incident underscores ongoing efforts by Punjab’s transport enforcement agencies to address fare evasion, a persistent issue affecting both commuters and service providers.