78% drop in traffic congestion calls

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, November 19

Around 78 per cent less traffic congestion-related calls were received by the UT police during the festival season.

According to the police, this year only 32 calls of traffic congestion were received between November 4 to 14 while during last Divali, as many as 146 calls were received by cops between October 17 and 27.

The SSP (Traffic), Manoj Kumar, said deployment of traffic cops in the market areas was increased. Specific traffic plan for each market was prepared, which helped in controlling the rush during the festive season, he added.