ISLAMABAD - The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has launched a special crackdown on rickshaw drivers for illegally entering capital premises, especially in the rural areas.
During the last one week, more than 250 rickshaw drivers were fined and more than 75 rickshaws were impounded at different police stations.  SSP Traffic directed the Zonal DSPs for taking strict legal action against rickshaws entering Islamabad and sought report in this regard on daily basis. 
“Rickshaws will not be allowed to enter in Islamabad premises under any circumstances, the rule of law will be ensured as much as possible.  The purpose of the action is to ensure the flow of traffic and the provision of an integrated traffic system to the citizens,” SSP Traffic Omar Khan Said.
Following the direction of IGP Islamabad Qazi Jamil-ur-Rehman to ensure smooth flow of traffic, to keep the citizens safe from accidents, and keeping in view the road safety rules, Islamabad Traffic Police have launched crackdown against illegal rickshaw drivers entering capital premises, especially in the rural areas. In this regard, two teams have been formed for special crackdown on rickshaw drivers in the rural areas, especially in Bhara Kahu and Shehzad Town areas. 
During the ongoing crackdown, special squad is operating and taking action against such rickshaws by setting up special roadblocks on Expressway, IJP Road, Murree Road, Seventh Avenue, Ninth Avenue and all other major highways of Islamabad, said the ITP.