HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, July 12: In a coordinated effort to reinforce road safety and enforce vehicular compliance, the Cachar District Administration, in collaboration with the District Transport Office and Assam Police, has intensified its ongoing crackdown on unauthorised vehicle modifications.
Launched in May, the enforcement drive has gained significant momentum, with officials warning that the campaign will continue through the end of July 2025.
According to an official statement, the initiative is aimed at curbing a growing trend of illegal alterations to vehicles—modifications that violate legal provisions and pose serious risks to public safety.
District Commissioner Mridul Yadav, who is leading the campaign from the front, has underscored the administration’s zero-tolerance stance.
“Public safety is paramount,” Yadav said, adding that such modifications are not only unlawful but endanger the lives of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians alike.
District Transport Officer (DTO) of Cachar, Ramesh Shyam, is overseeing the enforcement operations on the ground.
As per the latest figures shared in the official release, at least 30 vehicles have been penalised for violations so far, with e-challans issued and fines totalling ₹1,50,000 collected.
“Our teams are vigilant,” DTO Shyam stated, “and we are committed to ensuring that vehicle owners comply with all prescribed norms. These illegal alterations may appear trivial to some, but they represent serious safety hazards.”
The joint enforcement squads have been conducting rigorous checks across the district—from busy market zones to interior rural roads.
Vehicles found with structural changes, unauthorised lighting systems, pressure horns, or exhaust modifications have been pulled over, and their owners warned or penalised under relevant provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act.
Officials have clarified that the campaign is not intended to inconvenience the public but to instil a culture of lawful and responsible vehicle usage.
“The drive is preventive, not just punitive,” DTO Shyam reiterated. “Our goal is to protect lives, and we urge all vehicle owners to follow the rules to avoid facing stricter penalties.”
The administration has also appealed to the public for cooperation, noting that community support is essential to building a safer road environment.
As the campaign enters its final fortnight, authorities have affirmed that surveillance and enforcement will continue with full intensity.
The message from Cachar’s leadership is unequivocal: the district’s roads will not be allowed to devolve into zones of indiscipline.
With sustained vigilance and a firm administrative resolve, the crackdown aims to restore order, reduce accidents, and ensure that every road user adheres to the rule of law.