In a major crackdown on noise pollution, Latur police destroyed illegal vehicle accessories worth Rs 9.18 lakh, sending a strong message against vehicle modifications.
Police on Tuesday destroyed illegal vehicle accessories, including modified silencers, loud horns, and sound systems, valued at Rs 9.18 lakh, using a road roller, officials said.
These items were seized during a crackdown on noise pollution and illegal fittings. Police conducted extensive checks across key roads, junctions, and sensitive zones in the city, targeting vehicles fitted with illegal and high-decibel sound-emitting devices.
These included popular 'Indori' (firecracker) silencers, modified mufflers, high-powered sound boxes, blaring horns, LED lights, and tape recorders commonly used by youngsters.
"A total of 149 illegal silencers, 19 sound boxes, six horns, 25 LED lights, and 13 tape recorders were seized. Cases were registered against vehicle owners under the Motor Vehicles Act, followed by strict penal action," an official said.
The seized stock was destroyed using a road roller on a cement road. Following the destruction, a scrap of Rs 16,560 was recovered and will be deposited into the government treasury.