Daijiworld Media Network – Beltangady (MS)

Beltangady, Nov 12: In a peculiar incident, the traffic police in Beltangady confiscated an ambulance and imposed a fine on individuals who had repurposed the emergency vehicle for a pilgrimage on November 11.

The driver of an ambulance, affiliated with a private hospital in Bengaluru, embarked on a journey to Dharmasthala for a pilgrimage, accompanied by eight friends. However, their trip took an unexpected turn when, upon reaching Ujire, the Beltangady traffic police intervened.

Concerned locals, noticing unusual commotion and noise emanating from the ambulance as it traveled from Charmady to Ujire, promptly alerted Sub-Inspector Arjun of the Beltangady traffic police station. SI Arjun acted swiftly, instructing his team to intercept the vehicle at Ujire.

Upon stopping the ambulance, traffic police discovered the group's unconventional use of the emergency vehicle. The individuals and the ambulance were taken to the police station for further investigation. During interrogation, the driver admitted to the group's pilgrimage to temples in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada.

The police imposed a fine of Rs 4,500 on the driver and issued a warning. Since the ambulance did not utilize its siren or disrupt traffic, no formal case was registered. The incident highlights the importance of respecting the designated use of emergency vehicles and serves as a reminder of the consequences for their misuse.