The Gurugram Traffic police has issued a challan of Rs 15,500 against Bollywood rapper Badshah while en route to Punjabi singer Karan Aujla’s concert in Gurugram for driving on the wrong side of the road. The singer was reportedly riding a Mahindra Thar to reach Karan Aujla’s concert in Gurugram on December 15, of which he was a part.
It is being said that the singer’s convoy, comprising three cars, was reportedly driving on the wrong side of the road and disobeyed traffic norms, this led to outrage on social media.
However, it is being said that the vehicle did not belong to the rapper and was registered in the name of a youth from Panipat. After the post went viral, Gurugram traffic police took notice and issued a challan.
“3 vehicles of Punjabi singer Karan Aujla’s convoy are going on the wrong side towards Airia Mall, and the bouncers are also misbehaving with the people, but Gurugram police are sleeping,” an X user wrote.
To this, Gurugram police replied, “Challan has been generated on 16.12.2024 against wrong side driving according to MV Act.” “A challan of Rs 15,500 has been issued against one vehicle remaining two of the convoy are being identified. Soon fines under the MV (Motor Vehicle) Act 2019 will be issued against them as well,” said a traffic police officer on the condition of anonymity.
Under the MV 2019, driving on the wrong side of the road is a punishable offence under Section 184 (dangerous driving) and Section 194D (wrong side on one-way roads). The penalty for the first offence includes a fine of Rs 500 to Rs 1,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 6 months. For repeat offences, the fine increases to Rs 10,000, with possible imprisonment of up to 2 years and license suspension. Repeat violators may also face vehicle impoundment.
Meanwhile, the Gurugram Traffic police have imposed challans amounting to Rs 10.28 Crores against 1.46 lakhs traffic offenders from January 2024 to November 2024 for wrong side driving, police said. Traffic police officials said that it is extremely worrying that people are openly flouting the traffic norms as wrong side driving can cause the life of several pedestrians and other motorists.
