Sat Apr 19 10:20:18 UTC 2025: ## Anantapur Police Crack Down on Overcrowded Vehicles
**ANANTAPUR, INDIA (April 19, 2025)** – Anantapur police intensified their efforts to curb overcrowding in vehicles, stopping a pickup van carrying at least 40 daily wage workers on Saturday. The van, traveling from Shettur to Kalyandurg, was found overloaded with agricultural workers. Police ordered the workers to disembark and find alternative transportation.
Circle Inspector Yuvaraju of the Kalyandurg Urban Police Station emphasized the safety risks associated with overcrowded vehicles and traveling in unauthorized transport, citing the high likelihood of accidents. He urged citizens to prioritize safety, even when traveling for essential work. The crackdown is part of an ongoing police initiative to ensure road safety in the Anantapur region.
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