Kolkata has witnessed an aggressive road safety crackdown after the city police launched a major drive against helmetless bikers and triple riding following the formation of the new government. In just three days, more than 3,300 riders were booked across the city, signalling a tougher stance on traffic violations as authorities intensify naka checking and strengthen law enforcement measures on busy roads.
Police officials said the special enforcement drive began on Monday and continued across multiple traffic zones in Kolkata. The operation specifically targeted motorcyclists riding without helmets and those violating triple-riding norms.
According to data released by Kolkata Police, 722 people were caught on Monday for riding without helmets or carrying more than two persons on a motorcycle. The number surged sharply on Tuesday, when 1,939 violators were booked during intensified checks across the city. By Wednesday evening, another 641 people had been penalised, taking the total number of offenders to 3,302 within just three days.
Kolkata Police Launch Helmet Crackdown, Over 3,300 Riders Caught in Just Three Days
The highest number of violations during the first two days was recorded under the Headquarters Traffic Guard area in central Kolkata, where police booked 290 riders. Metiabruz followed closely with 243 cases. Significant enforcement activity was also reported from East Traffic Guard and Jorabagan Traffic Guard areas.
Senior police officers said the crackdown is part of a wider push to improve traffic discipline and reduce the rising risks associated with reckless motorcycle riding in the city. Authorities believe stricter enforcement of helmet and safety rules is necessary to reduce accident-related fatalities and injuries.
At the same time, Lalbazar headquarters has issued a fresh directive aimed at improving policing standards, crowd control preparedness and coordination among officers during law-and-order situations.
According to the new instructions, every police division in Kolkata will now conduct a “Master Parade” once every 14 days. The initiative has been introduced after internal assessments reportedly found gaps in teamwork and crowd management skills among personnel during certain law-and-order deployments.
Police officials said the parades will be followed by mandatory training sessions focused on crowd management techniques and operational coordination. Officers and personnel from every rank will be required to attend these sessions regularly.
The directive also mandates the maintenance of attendance records for the training programmes. Divisional Deputy Commissioners will be required to submit monthly compliance reports to Lalbazar detailing participation and implementation status.
The move is being seen as part of a broader administrative effort to tighten discipline both on the roads and within the police force itself. With traffic enforcement now visibly stricter and internal training being strengthened simultaneously, Kolkata Police appears determined to project a tougher and more organised policing approach under the new administration.
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