Srinagar Traffic Police Launches Special Drive on 15 August Against Unregistered Vehicles On the occasion of Independence Day, the Srinagar Traffic Police carried out a special checking drive across various locations in the city to crack down on unregistered vehicles, bikes without proper documents, and traffic rule violators. The crackdown was initiated as a part of heightened security measures and to ensure smooth vehicular movement in light of the celebrations across the Valley. Multiple nakas (checkpoints) were set up at key entry and exit points, including: two-wheelers and cars were seized for not having registration certificates (RCs), number plates, or valid insurance and pollution documents. Several vehicles were found modified beyond permissible limits, particularly bikes with loud exhausts. Drivers without valid licenses or wearing no helmets were penalized under the Motor Vehicles Act. A senior traffic officer told reporters: > “This drive is part of our commitment to ensure public safety and adherence to road laws. We advise vehicle owners to complete all legal formalities before hitting the roads.