Hathras – In a surprise verification exercise conducted by the state transport department outside Bagla Combined District Hospital on Monday evening, officials seized five privately‑operated ambulances for allegedly breaching transport norms.
Why the Sweep Was Initiated?
The operation targeted vehicles stationed near the main hospital entrance and the adjacent over‑bridge. The enforcement team, led by Assistant Regional Transport Officer Laxman Prasad and Probationary Transport Officer Ram Babu, examined each ambulance to verify the presence of required paperwork.
Documentation Checked
Inspectors reviewed a range of documents, such as:
- Vehicle registration certificates
- Fitness certificates
- Insurance policies
- Road tax receipts
- Relevant permits and licences
All five ambulances were found missing one or more of these mandatory documents, leading to their immediate impoundment.
Penalties and Legal Action
Two owners opted to settle the violation on the spot, paying a total of about Rs 12,000. The remaining three ambulances are now subject to formal legal proceedings, and the seized vehicles have been transferred to the ARTO office for further processing.
Continuing Enforcement Efforts
The transport department clarified that this raid is part of an ongoing campaign to eliminate unlicensed or improperly documented ambulances operating around the district hospital. Authorities are also cracking down on illegal parking of ambulances that linger near the facility while waiting for patients.
Through stricter oversight, officials aim to ensure that every private ambulance serving the community complies with safety and regulatory standards.
