AGARTALA, March 24 (TIWN): In order to ensure peaceful celebration of the festival of colours, Traffic Department has taken several initiatives on Thursday.

Talking to TIWN correspondent on Thursday, Traffic SP Sriti Rajan Das said that to maintain peace and security in the State, Traffic Department has taken several initiatives.

As a part of the initiatives, number of traffic personnel has been deployed all across the city, said Traffic SP.

 Stressing over the initiatives, he further stated that the department will not allow any loud speaker in any vehicles. If anyone has been found violating the direction or order their driving licence will be seized.

On the other hand, if the department receives any kind of information regarding any untoward incidents the personnel will rushed to spot.

Strictest possible disciplinary action will be taken to curb any act of hooliganism and disturbance during Holi

The traffic personnel are deployed in various major parts of the city to avoid any kind of untoward incidents.

Besides, quick response team are also deployed at major parts of the city to deal with any untoward incident.

“Youngsters who flout traffic rules by triple-riding and not wearing safety helmets won’t be spared. Action will be taken against hooligans driving vehicles after seizing their driving licence,” said traffic SP.

Besides, to prevent traffic jams, the police will ensure that the traffic is not disrupted by revellers enjoying on the road.

People all across thronged the city lanes to welcome the festival of colours with all their dear and near ones.

People plunged into Holi celebrations, splashing colours, water, on each other while some even played with foam to celebrate the festival with gaiety and fervour.