Traffic police locking vehicles parked in ‘no-parking’ areas is quite common. But, on Friday, they locked 45 such vehicles parked in an allotted area on the Deputy Commissioner’s office premises causing inconvenience to visitors. The police allegedly flattened the tyres of many vehicles.
Deputy Commissioner V. Anbukkumar had reportedly directed the traffic police to take action against private vehicles parked on the office premises.
An autorickshaw driver, who had come to the office for some work, was disappointed to find the tyres of his vehicle flattened. An advocate was seen arguing with a traffic policeman for locking his car. The DC office has not put a notice restricting the entry of private vehicles. Those visiting the office have to park their vehicles there. “All important offices of the district headquarter are located within half-a-kilometre radius from the DC’s office . Thousands of people visit the offices every day. There is no suitable parking facility in the area. The DC should find a solution instead of directing the police to lock vehicles or flatten tyres,” said a visitor.
