Hattian Bala (Azadi Times): After a video of an overloaded and speeding coaster traveling from Hattian Bala to Reshian went viral on social media, SP Jhelum Valley Mirza Zahid Hussain took strict notice of the incident.
In a joint operation by City Police Hattian Bala and the AJK Traffic Police, a case was registered against the driver, who was arrested and detained. The coaster was also seized. Public circles have welcomed the police action.
Details suggest that a few days ago, a video surfaced showing a coaster speeding and overloaded en route to Reshian. Upon notice and instruction from SP Jhelum Valley Mirza Zahid Hussain, District Traffic Incharge Jhelum Valley Shabbir Awan, and SHO City Hattian Bala Naveed-ul-Hasan filed a case under Section 279 and arrested the driver, placing him in custody while the coaster was confiscated.
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Following this action, the Jhelum Valley Police issued a press release informing the public that if any driver engages in reckless racing, uses a mobile phone while driving, or overloads the vehicle during public transport, they should record a video and report it to the police. Strict action will be taken against such drivers to ensure public safety, as no one will be allowed to endanger lives.
