Bhubaneswar: In an effort to tackle the growing issue of noise pollution caused by heavy vehicles, the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate Police, under the guidance of Commissioner S. Dev Datta Singh, has initiated a special drive targeting the use of multi-toned pressure horns.
According to reports, the drive is being carried out across five key locations in Bhubaneswar, where the police have already seized numerous multi-toned horns.
Additionally, modified silencers from 30 bikes have also been confiscated during the drive. The crackdown has specifically focused on buses, with over 40 vehicles being inspected so far.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Tapan Kumar Mohanty emphasised that this special drive is an ongoing initiative aimed at reducing noise pollution and will continue for an unspecified period.
He further mentioned that a similar operation was conducted in Cuttack, where around 50 buses had their pressure horns removed.
“The special drive will not stop here. It will continue across various areas, and we urge the public to be more mindful and refrain from using noisy horns. We hope this initiative raises awareness and encourages people to adopt quieter, more responsible vehicle modifications,” said Mohanty.
