Jammu, Dec 8 (PTI) The administration here on Friday directed owners of the petrol pumps in Kathua not to sell fuel to two-wheeler riders coming without a helmet.

Kathua Deputy Commissioner Rakesh Minhas issued the order in a meeting with owners of petrol pumps as a proactive move to enhance road safety and enforce traffic regulations in the district.

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The meeting was aimed at addressing the rampant issue of flouting of traffic rules on use of helmets by two-wheeler riders, an official spokesman said.

The DC also ordered the pumps to install CCTV cameras with DVR within a week.

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A formal order in this regard has already been issued and it will come into force from December 15 and will include punitive actions, Minhas told the meeting.

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