Gurgaon: Three zonal officials of the traffic department were suspended on Monday after a surprise inspection carried out by DCP (traffic) revealed violations of traffic rules and non-compliance with departmental orders in multiple parts of the city.DCP Rajesh Mohan visited areas of Daulatabad, Kapadiwas and New Colony and found that the zonal officers posted in these areas were not following instructions on the mandatory use of body-worn cameras while conducting challan proceedings.“The use of body cameras during enforcement drives was made compulsory to ensure transparency and accountability, and failure to comply with these directions amounted to indiscipline,” officials of the traffic department said.Taking note of the lapses, the DCP ordered immediate suspension of assistant sub inspectors (ASI) Suresh, Ramrichpal and Satish.Another violation that came to light during the inspection was that ASI Suresh, posted at Daulatabad Chowk, was found using a temporary number plate on his personal vehicle despite having a valid registration number. The vehicle was challaned on the spot under relevant provisions of traffic rules.Senior traffic police officials said the action was meant to send a message that traffic laws and departmental instructions applied equally to everyone, including police personnel entrusted with enforcement duties.“Any negligence, misconduct or indiscipline at any level would invite strict action. Surprise inspections and enforcement checks would continue in the future to ensure discipline within the force and to improve the credibility of traffic policing,” said a release issued by traffic police. Departmental proceedings against the suspended officers will follow as per service rules, it added.
