A raid was conducted by Haryana's Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Sh. Anil Vij against overloaded vehicles on the Ambala-Naraingarh Highway on Monday evening after which action has been taken against 18 drivers, who have been fined Rs 2.54 lakh. Giving information, a government spokesperson said two drivers paid the challan on the spot after which their vehicles were released while the vehicles of remaining drivers have been seized.
Sh. Anil Vij said a total fine of Rs 2.54 lakh has been imposed and this amount will be recovered from the drivers. During the surprise check, irregularities were found in many vehicles and these vehicles were seized. As soon as the information about the raid was received, RTA Ambala and police teams reached the spot.
During the raid, the Transport Minister himself checked the documents of many drivers. The weight and size of the goods loaded in the trucks was also checked. Sh. Vij said steps are always taken to ensure that overloaded vehicles do not run in the state and the drivers possess all the documents.
He also instructed the departmental officers to conduct regular checks in this regard.