Achi news desk-
ISLAMABAD – Islamabad Capital Police Traffic Department Following the special directives of Islamabad Capital Police Officer (ICCPO) Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan, Islamabad Capital Police has initiated action against owners / drivers of 5,554 vehicles and motorcycles for having tinted glasses and fancy number plates , the police spokesman informed on Wednesday. He said that ICP has intensified the crackdown against improper or fancy number plate vehicles, bikes and vehicles with tinted glasses in the federal capital following the orders of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Akbar Nasir Khan. Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Islamabad Muhammad Sarfraz Virk is overseeing the crackdown in the capital, he said.
He said that during this month, the Islamabad Capital Police took action against 5,554 vehicles and motorcycles with improper or fancy number plates, and impounded 199 vehicles and motorcycles at various police stations. Similarly, legal action was taken against 1,884 vehicles with tinted glasses, and 77 vehicles were also impounded at various police stations.
Moreover, the Safe City Islamabad issued fine tickets against more than 1,900 vehicles and bikes with inappropriate or fancy number plates. Senior police officials said driving vehicles with tinted glasses is not allowed in Islamabad, and no department has authority to allow the use of tinted glasses. CTO Muhammad Sarfraz Virk advises citizens to voluntarily remove tinted papers from their vehicles. In this regard, Islamabad Capital Police has also set up special pickets in different areas of the city.
During the crackdown against vehicles with tinted glasses, citizens are encouraged to cooperate with police officers. Legal action can also be taken against individuals who display inappropriate behavior towards the police. Citizens can report any suspicious activity by dialing “Pucar-15” or through “ICT-15” app.
