Mangaluru: Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy CH has warned that strict action will be taken against vehicles transporting fish if they are found spilling fish water and waste on roads.

The Commissioner said the police had registered 604 cases this year against vehicles found leaking waste water onto city roads and collected a total fine of Rs 3.02 lakh. The number of cases registered this year is 30 per cent higher than the corresponding figure last year, he said.

Police intensify checks on fish transport vehicles

The police have been checking vehicles transporting fish to ensure that water and waste do not leak onto roads during transit.

According to Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, the enforcement drive is aimed at preventing road contamination caused by vehicles carrying fish and related materials. Such leakages can leave roads dirty and create inconvenience for other road users.

The police have also displayed signboards on certain roads to restrict violations and make vehicle operators aware of the rules.

The Commissioner said that action would continue against vehicles found violating the regulations. He emphasised that the checks would not be limited to specific locations or timings, warning that offenders could face action anywhere and at any time.

604 cases booked; Rs 3.02 lakh collected

Providing details of enforcement during the current year, the Commissioner said 604 cases had been registered against vehicles spilling waste water on roads in Mangaluru. The police have collected Rs 3.02 lakh in fines in these cases.

He also pointed out that the number of cases booked this year was 30 per cent higher than last year, indicating increased enforcement against the violation.

The police are continuing inspections to ensure that vehicles transporting fish are properly maintained and do not cause leakage while moving through the city.

Strict action to continue

The Commissioner reiterated that vehicle operators must take adequate precautions to prevent fish water and waste from spilling onto public roads. The police will continue monitoring such vehicles and take action wherever violations are detected.

The enforcement drive is part of efforts to maintain cleaner roads and ensure safer and more convenient travel for motorists and other road users. The police have urged transporters to comply with the restrictions and avoid practices that inconvenience the public.