Traffic ACP suspends 2 zonal officers after surprise check during Surajkund Mela

Gurgaon: The assistant commissioner of police (traffic east), Sanjay Kumar, suspended two traffic zonal officers on Tuesday after a surprise inspection revealed serious lapses in duty at key traffic checkpoints in the city. The inspection was carried out on Feb 4 at multiple locations. Assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Narendra, posted as the zonal officer at the Ghata Power House, was found absent from his designated duty point. He was marked absent and suspended with immediate effect. In another instance, ASI Azad, deployed as zonal officer at the Faridabad–Bandhwari Toll, was found sitting inside a booth instead of manning the checkpoint set up for heavy vehicle checking in view of the ongoing Surajkund Mela. Further verification showed that he was not carrying the mandatory govt-issued body-worn camera, amounting to serious negligence of duty. He was also suspended with immediate effect. Officials said traffic police teams conduct regular surprise inspections to ensure compliance with departmental orders and traffic regulations. The Surajkund Mela, which draws a large number of visitors and vehicles, has led to the deployment of additional traffic personnel and checkpoints to manage congestion and ensure public safety. Senior officers said absence from duty points and failure to follow standard operating procedures could severely impact traffic regulation and public safety."Strict adherence to duty protocols, visible presence on the ground, and use of prescribed equipment are mandatory for all officers and staff. Any sort of negligence, indiscipline, or defiance of orders will not be tolerated at any level, and similar surprise inspections and stringent action will continue in the future," ACP Sanjay Kumar said.