STAFF REPORTER
GUWAHATI: In a drive against abandoned vehicles on city roads, the Guwahati Traffic Police identified as many as 138 vehicles left abandoned by its owners as of May 28. Further after intimation/announcement to the owners, 100 vehicles were immediately removed while owners of 12 vehicles were sent notices. So far 38 vehicles are yet to be claimed by their owners.
Earlier on May 24, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Traffic Pranjit Borah said that the car owners in the city whose abandoned vehicles are being allegedly parked at various streets in the city should be removed effective May 27, 2021.
DCP Traffic Pranjit Borah said, "We have found that many road spaces in the city are being remained unused due to road blockages by abandoned cars or old vehicles. The owners are being directed to remove their cars immediately to avoid any kind of legal action against them. All the owners will have to make their arrangements within May 27, as from May 28, the city traffic police will launch a drive in this regard."