KNB News Desk
Srinagar 24 June (KNB): Scores of driving licenses and route permits were suspended by the ARTO Baramulla after receiving complaints regarding violations on the parts of transporters in the district.
Kashmir News Bureau earlier did a few stories on the overcharging and other violations by sumo drivers in Baramulla district after the same was being faced by the locals there, ARTO Mubashir Jan on Thursday kept his words by his action of suspending licenses and route permits of several vehicles which were found to be falling in the brazen violations.
A number of locals from Baramulla had apprised KNB about the overcharging and disregard of rules and norms by the drivers, which later on was taken up with the ARTO Mubashir Jan for its redressal.
However, today Jan said that the erring drivers were fined over one lakh rupees with the suspension of around 26 licenses and route permits.
This move must have certainly been soothing news for the commuters who were from several days complaining about the violations and immediate action of concerned authorities regarding it. (KNB)