The Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) conducted coordinated eviction drives across Dhaka city on Sunday, fining Tk 3.33 lakh and sentencing nine people to different terms of imprisonment.
During the daylong drives, illegal encroachments on footpaths and roads were removed, fines were realised, goods were seized and legal action was taken against violators, said Arifa Akhtar Preeti, Assistant Police Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) of DMP.
According to Traffic Lalbagh Division sources, several establishments and one individual were fined Tk 17,000, while three people were arrested in drives conducted in North South Road, Bangshal and Nayabazar areas under Kotwali Traffic Zone.
A case was filed under the Road Transport Act, 2018, and goods were seized. The arrestees are being sent to court.
In the Traffic Wari Division, a special drive was carried out in Jurain and Shyampur areas under Jatrabari zone, evicting illegal roadside shops and establishments. Eleven traders were fined a total of Tk 47,500, while others were warned.
The Traffic Ramna Division conducted a drive from New Market Crossing to Dhaka College to clear footpaths. During the drive, 52 video cases and 15 on-the-spot cases were filed against illegally parked motorcycles. A mobile court also imposed fines amounting to Tk 82,000.
In the Shah Ali area, the Traffic Mirpur Division fined 17 shops Tk 80,000 and warned others during a similar drive.
The Traffic Motijheel Division carried out a drive from Malibagh Rail Gate to Rampura Bridge, arresting one person and realising Tk 67,000 in fines from shops and other
offenders.
Meanwhile, the Traffic Tejgaon Division fined six shops Tk 14,000 in drives conducted in areas adjacent to Agargaon IDB Bhaban and Nirban Bhaban, while issuing instructions to traders.
In the Traffic Gulshan Division, four shops were fined a total of Tk 20,500 for illegally occupying footpaths in Mohakhali and Gulshan-2 areas.
The Traffic Uttara Division arrested five people and fined another five Tk 5,000 during drives against illegal encroachment on footpaths.
DMP officials said such drives will continue to ensure smooth movement of pedestrians and maintain discipline on city roads.