Kolkata Police to auction seized vehicles – Times of India

Kolkata: Police have decided to auction 304 seized vehicles, 70% of which are bikes, at its Bantala and Vidyasagar dumpyards and police stations like Karaya, Beniapukur and Shakespeare Sarani. Kolkata Police said the measures, for which the tenders for the sale are already out, will allow us additional space to seize more vehicles. Police indicated a stepping up of drive against errant two-wheelers.
Police said they are witnessing a spike in two-wheelers thefts on city roads. Bikes have also led to fatal accidents, as many as five of the eight fatal accidents in the city since May 2, have involved two-wheelers.
All 25 traffic guards have been asked to be vigilant against rogue bikers, the instructions saying that the licences and bikes are to be seized from the rider.
Police said the biking complaints coming in, especially from the added areas and north Kolkata during the partial lockdown include reports of rash driving at night and the general tendency to undermine basic motor rules. “The prime focus for us were the two-wheelers. Ever since social distancing became the new normal in the city, there has been an explosion of two-wheelers on the roads making it a challenge for the police. There were reports that several of the new users are not conversant with the laws. It was also reported from certain pockets that rogue bikers were racing on the deserted roads. Hence the need for sustained crackdown to surprise the rule breakers. We had been doing these raids but had slowed down during the elections. This will be our priority again,” said an officer.