Delhi Traffic Police Crack Down On Encroachments Near IGI Airport Terminal 1, Issue 331 E-Challans In Special Enforcement Drive
The Delhi Traffic Police has carried out a series of coordinated enforcement drives around the domestic terminals of Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Officials said five special joint operations were conducted during the week near Terminal 1, focusing particularly on stretches around Mehram Nagar village, which lies adjacent to the airport’s domestic terminal.
The initiative aimed to clear illegal encroachments and address traffic violations that were contributing to frequent bottlenecks on roads used by passengers and airport-bound commuters.
According to an official statement, the operation was organised in coordination with a multinational conglomerate and local residents of Mehram Nagar, reflecting a collaborative approach to tackling congestion in the busy airport corridor.
The enforcement drives targeted unauthorised street vendors as well as vehicles parked illegally along roadsides, both of which were obstructing smooth traffic flow near the airport.
Officials noted that these obstructions often slow down movement on approach roads and create difficulties for passengers travelling to and from the airport.
During the five-day campaign, traffic authorities issued 331 electronic challans for various traffic rule violations.
In addition, 89 vehicles were prosecuted under the Vehicle of Concerned Authority (VoCA) provisions, which allow enforcement action against vehicles creating traffic disruption or violating regulations.
Authorities also took towing action against 63 vehicles that were found parked illegally in areas affecting road movement.
Apart from vehicle-related violations, enforcement teams removed nine unauthorised hawkers operating along the roadside near the terminal area.
Officials said the drives are part of a broader effort by the Delhi Traffic Police to keep major transportation hubs free from encroachments and maintain smoother traffic circulation in high-footfall areas.
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