Operation Toofan 2.0 vehicle checks in Ernakulam find 159 violations and levy 8,06,500 rupees in fines

21 October 2026

The Ernakulam Motor Vehicles Department and the police carried out joint vehicle checks across the district under Operation Toofan 2.0.
The checks were held on the direction of Deputy Inspector General of Police Yathish Chandra, from 4 am to 8 am.
159 violations were detected and fines of 8,06,500 rupees imposed.
About a hundred officers in squads checked vehicles at Karukutty in Angamaly, Karayamparamba, Perumbavoor, Aluva, Muvattupuzha, Koothattukulam and Neriamangalam.
Violations included driving without a licence, untaxed vehicles, vehicles without permits or insurance, illegal modifications, banned air horns and vehicles without a High Security Registration Plate (HSRP).