Gurugram traffic crackdown: Motorcycle seized over 17 unpaid challans totalling ₹1.79 lakh

79 lakh. 79 lakh, following a vehicle-checking drive near Maruti Kunj T-point on Monday, The Tribune reported. The motorcycle was stopped for inspection by Zonal Officer ASI Ramprakash and his team during the checking drive. “Upon verification, a total of 17 pending challans under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, were found against the motorcycle, involving a total fine of ₹1,79,000. These included violations related to not having a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate and riding without a helmet, among other traffic violations. The police have urged vehicle owners to ensure that their documents, including vehicle insurance and a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate, are up to date. About the AuthorAnjali ThakurAnjali Thakur is a Senior Assistant Editor with Mint, reporting on trending news, entertainment and health, with a focus on stories driving digital conversations. Her work involves spotting early signals across news cycles and social media, sharpening stories for SEO and Google Discover, and mentoring young editors in digital-first newsroom practices. She is known for turning fast-moving developments—whether news-driven or culture-led—into clear, tightly edited journalism without compromising editorial rigour. com, where she led the Trending section and covered viral news, breaking developments and human-interest stories. com (Zee Media) and as Senior Correspondent with Exchange4media and Hindustan Times’ HT City, reporting on media, advertising, entertainment, health, lifestyle and popular culture. Anjali holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miranda House, and is currently pursuing an MBA, strengthening her understanding of business strategy and digital media economics. Her writing balances newsroom discipline with a clear instinct for what resonates with readers.