10 people killed during Holi revelry in Delhi

By IANS,

New Delhi : Ten people were killed and over 180 injured in Holi revelry in the capital where police prosecuted 5,300 people for violating traffic norms, officials said Tuesday.


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“We have received reports of 10 people being killed in road accidents on Holi. Last year 14 people died in road accidents on Holi day,” a police officer said.

A senior police officer said they have prosecuted 5,300 people for violating various traffic norms.

For jumping traffic signal (922), over-speeding (162), three riding on two-wheelers (404), riding without helmet (1,594), dangerous driving (222), drunk driving (445) and for various offences like using mobile while driving, driving without licence (1,591) people were prosecuted.

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