Nagpur Traffic Police’s 'Operation No Wrong Side' Nets 190 FIRs in 16 Days Nagpur Traffic Police launched a 16-day crackdown titled "Operation No Wrong Side" between August 25 and September 7, resulting in the registration of 190 FIRs against motorists for wrong-side driving. The operation, spearheaded by DCP (Traffic) Aditya Mirkhelkar, aimed to curb a violation that police have identified as a significant contributor to road accidents. During the drive, Sonegaon recorded the highest number of cases at 45, while Kamptee had the fewest with five. Officials explained that many drivers take the wrong side of the road to save time or avoid traveling to the next junction for a legal turn. This seemingly minor shortcut has, however, led to fatal accidents on Nagpur’s roads. To deter offenders, traffic police have employed FIRs, criminal prosecution, and vehicle seizures as deterrent measures. The operation will continue, with warnings of strict legal action against habitual offenders across the city. Data from the crackdown revealed enforcement actions across 11 traffic zones. Sonegaon accounted for 45 violations, nearly a quarter of the total cases. Cotton Market followed with 21 cases, while Indora recorded 19. MIDC and Lakadganj each had 18 cases, and Sitabuldi, Sadar, and Sakkardara reported 14, 10, and 13 cases respectively. Pardi and Kalamna had 12 and 9 cases, while Ajni reported six. Kamptee, with five cases, and Ajni, with six, were the zones with the fewest violations. Traffic police data also highlighted a significant increase in enforcement actions this year. In 2025, 10,217 enforcement actions were recorded, and in the first seven months of 2026 alone, 8,389 actions were logged, surpassing 82% of the previous year’s total.#kamptee #aditya_mirkhelkar #sonegaon #operation_no_wrong_side #nagpur_traffic_police
Operation No Wrong Side: Nagpur Traffic Police Register 79 FIRs in Crackdown Against Wrong-Side Driving Nagpur traffic police launched a high-profile operation called “Operation No Wrong Side” to address the growing issue of wrong-side driving, registering 79 FIRs over two days as part of a citywide crackdown. The initiative, which saw 48 cases reported on Saturday and 31 on Sunday, marked a shift from routine traffic fines to criminal prosecution and vehicle seizures. The operation targeted 12 key traffic zones across the city, including Sonegaon, MIDC, Sitabuldi, Sadar, Cotton Market, Lakadganj, Ajni, Sakkardara, Indora, Kalamna, Kamptee, and Pardi, reflecting a coordinated effort to tackle the violation comprehensively. Sonegaon recorded the highest number of cases at 17, followed by Pardi and Lakadganj with 11 each, while Sitabuldi and Sakkardara accounted for 8 cases each. The widespread distribution of incidents highlights the severity of the problem across Nagpur’s traffic network. DCP (Traffic) Aditya Mirkhelkar, who spearheaded the operation, emphasized that the move was necessary to curb the city’s rising trend of wrong-side driving. “We are registering FIRs and seizing vehicles of those caught driving on the wrong side,” he stated, adding that strict enforcement would continue to deter offenders. The crackdown is among the most significant criminal actions taken by traffic police against a single violation. Offenders face charges under Sections 281 and 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, as well as Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act. Data from 2025 showed 10,217 cases of wrong-side driving, but the first seven months of 2026 already saw 8,389 incidents—82% of the previous year’s total. This surge underscores the persistent nature of the problem, despite existing enforcement measures.#nagpur #pardi #lakadganj #operation_no_wrong_side #sonegaon
