Hathras – In a sudden verification exercise launched by the state transport department outside Bagla Combined District Hospital on Monday evening, five privately‑owned ambulances were impounded for allegedly breaching transport norms.
Why the Action Was Initiated?
The operation targeted vehicles stationed close to the hospital’s main gate and the adjacent over‑bridge. Enforcement officials, headed by Assistant Regional Transport Officer Laxman Prasad and Probationary Transport Officer Ram Babu, inspected each ambulance to verify the presence of mandatory paperwork.
Documents Examined
The team reviewed a comprehensive set of records, such as:
- Vehicle registration certificates
- Fitness certificates
- Insurance policies
- Road‑tax receipts
- Applicable permits and licences
All five ambulances were found missing one or more of these critical documents, leading to their immediate seizure.
Fines and Legal Proceedings
Two operators opted to settle the offence on the spot, paying a total of approximately Rs 12,000. The remaining three ambulances are now subject to formal legal action, and all seized vehicles have been transferred to the ARTO office for further processing.
Continued Enforcement Effort
The transport department emphasized that this raid forms 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 hospital premises while awaiting patients.
Through stricter oversight, officials aim to guarantee that every private ambulance serving the community complies with essential safety and regulatory standards.
