Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:18pm on 26 Dec 2023,Tuesday India
With heavy traffic in Himachal Pradesh during the holidays, a tourist drove a Mahindra Thar SUV through Chandra River to escape congestion on the roads to hill stations. A video of this went viral, causing locals to criticize the move. Police fined the driver under traffic rules. Over 55,000 vehicles passed through Rohtang's Atal tunnel in three days, creating challenges for local authorities. Shimla anticipates over 1 lakh vehicles for New Year, raising concerns about traffic and the area's delicate environment. The situation prompted the Director General of Police to appeal for safe travel practices, emphasizing the state's management efforts.
