Helmet-less driving: challaning from today
Tribune News Service
Ludhiana, December 1
Following the directions of the Punjab and Haryana High Court regarding challaning people riding two-wheelers and pillion and orders for its strict compliance issued to all district police chiefs by ADGP (Security) A.P. Bhatnagar, the Ludhiana police today announced to start the challaning process from tomorrow morning.
Four-wheelers with tinted glasses and supporting black films would also be challaned from tomorrow.
As per the new directions, the vehicle should fulfil the minimum visibility criteria prescribed under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989.
The Sikhs who do not wear a turban, and women, who do not support the traditional headgear worn by amritdhari Sikh women, would have to be specifically beware of the challaning process.
Women, whether Sikh or others who cover their heads with dupattas, would also be challaned this time.
Earlier, they were being exempted as Sikh organisations had protested against the challaning move arguing that it amounted to hurting their religious sentiments.
The Sikh men, who wear a parna or safa (small turban) or patka only, would also be challaned under the new directions.
The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Ludhiana Stories
