Seized 150 modified silencers crushed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 11 2022:
In all, 150 modified silencers seized from four shops in Thangal Bazar area were destroyed by crushing them with the use of roller at the complex of Imphal West SP office on Monday.
Speaking in this regard, SP Ksh Shivakanta informed that starting from Sunday the district police launched drive at shops in Thangal Bazar area after the public complained about disturbances caused by the high-pitched modified silencers fitted on vehicles and seized ISO modified silencers.
The seized items were produced before an executive magistrate and later destroyed using road roller.
The SP maintained that several people including senior citizens complained that use of modified silencers on vehicles causes nuisance and restlessness.
Subsequently, the drive was launched, he continued, while urging the people to only use silencers recommended or fixed by the vehicle company.
Shivakanta further said that district police along with traffic and transport departments will launch drive on the roads to check whether vehicles use modified silencers.
Meanwhile, people have opined that the government should take legal actions against shops selling modified silencers as they contribute to noise pollution in the state.