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Crime
Indore Police Register FIR Against Four Drivers for Wrong‑Side Driving
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 12:35 AM
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The Indore traffic police have escalated enforcement by filing first‑information reports against four motorists caught driving on the wrong side of the road.
Indore police intensified their traffic‑control measures on Tuesday by moving beyond routine fines for wrong‑side driving. Instead of issuing only challans, officers filed formal first‑information reports (FIRs) against four drivers who were observed operating their vehicles against the flow of traffic.
The FIRs were lodged under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicles Act, signalling a stricter legal approach aimed at curbing repeated violations. All four motorists were detained briefly for questioning before being released on bail, with the cases now proceeding through the judicial system.
A police spokesperson said the department is committed to ensuring road safety and will continue to pursue legal action against repeat offenders. The move is part of a broader effort to improve traffic discipline across the city, which has seen a rise in accidents linked to lane‑crossing and illegal overtaking.
Authorities have urged residents to adhere to traffic rules, warning that future infractions could result in similar criminal proceedings, including possible imprisonment and higher fines.
The FIRs were lodged under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicles Act, signalling a stricter legal approach aimed at curbing repeated violations. All four motorists were detained briefly for questioning before being released on bail, with the cases now proceeding through the judicial system.
A police spokesperson said the department is committed to ensuring road safety and will continue to pursue legal action against repeat offenders. The move is part of a broader effort to improve traffic discipline across the city, which has seen a rise in accidents linked to lane‑crossing and illegal overtaking.
Authorities have urged residents to adhere to traffic rules, warning that future infractions could result in similar criminal proceedings, including possible imprisonment and higher fines.