Administrative action follows complaints over alleged extortion, traffic congestion and entry of heavy vehicles despite restrictions
Nagpur: Nagpur Police Commissioner Vishwas Nangre Patil has ordered the transfer of 16 personnel attached to the city’s traffic branch to police headquarters amid complaints regarding alleged extortion and concerns over traffic management. The orders were issued on October 23, triggering discussion within police circles.
The personnel were removed from their existing postings and directed to report to police headquarters. Those affected include personnel associated with traffic units in MIDC, Sadar, Sonegaon, Cotton Market, Kalamna, Pardi, Kamthi, Indora, Lakadganj and Sitabuldi.
The administrative action comes amid complaints about traffic congestion, violations of traffic regulations and the alleged entry of heavy vehicles into restricted areas. These issues have raised questions about the functioning of traffic management operations in several parts of the city.
Extortion Complaints Under Scrutiny
Complaints concerning alleged extortion within the traffic branch have also reportedly surfaced in recent months. According to discussions within police circles, the latest action was taken based on confidential information.
However, the transfers have reportedly been officially attributed to administrative reasons. No details establishing individual wrongdoing by the 16 personnel were provided in the supplied report.
The action has reportedly caused concern among the personnel concerned, while attention has turned to whether the administrative reshuffle will lead to improvements in traffic management and enforcement across Nagpur.
