Agartala: The Tripura Traffic Police have intensified their campaign against vehicles fitted with modified silencers, launching a state-wide crackdown to curb rising noise and environmental pollution.

Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Kanta Jangir said on Monday that regular inspection drives are being conducted across key locations, and strict legal action is being taken against violators. “We have undertaken a special drive on a regular basis. After obtaining court permission, around 410 modified bike silencers have been destroyed,” SP Jangir informed.

She noted that such modifications not only breach traffic regulations but also pose serious threats to public health and peace. “Many riders use these silencers, especially during early morning and evening hours, creating nuisance in residential areas. We urge young riders to think twice before installing them,” she said.

The SP cautioned that offenders could face bike seizure, a fine of Rs.10,000, imprisonment, and even suspension of their driving licence under existing traffic laws.

Reaffirming the department’s commitment to maintaining road discipline and protecting the environment, Jangir said the special enforcement drive will continue across all districts. “Our aim is to ensure a peaceful and responsible traffic culture in Tripura,” she added.