Baramati police fined 152 vehicles with black-tinted windows, collecting ₹9.75 lakh. Citizens praise the action, but questions remain about consistency, political pressure, and the long-term enforcement of the law.
Anshu Kashid
Pune| 05 June, 2025: The Baramati police have launched a vigorous campaign against vehicles with illegal black-tinted windows, cracking down on 152 four-wheelers in just 15 days and collecting fines totaling ₹9.75 lakh. The move has been widely appreciated by citizens concerned about the increasing use of black films for illegal activities. But the real question remains: Will this be a long-term, unbiased enforcement—or just another short-lived show of discipline?
The campaign, led by the traffic department, aims to curb misuse of dark-filmed vehicles, which are often used by criminals, political workers, and even celebrities, particularly during elections or rallies. While some claim these vehicles are needed for crowd control and security, black filming remains illegal under court rulings, unless specific legal exemptions apply.
Though police have made strong claims of neutrality, locals wonder if this action will reach political vehicles too—those with party flags and “connections”—or remain focused on the general public. Past cases have shown that leaders and their aides often pressure police into overlooking such violations. In such instances, the decision to proceed often hinges on the words of the vehicle owner rather than clear rule enforcement.
- Lack of proper inspection tools: Police often issue fines but fail to remove the black film, leaving the violation partially unchecked.
- Court-mandated visibility percentages are usually ignored due to absence of necessary devices to measure film opacity.
- Repeat offenders easily reapply black film, as enforcement lacks follow-up mechanisms.
This issue isn’t just about traffic laws—it’s about how illegal practices are normalized under political or social pressure. Police departments across taluka and urban zones reportedly chase annual targets for such actions, but fail to tackle VIP or politically-linked vehicles with the same seriousness.
Now, as Baramati police take an assertive stance, the spotlight is on them to maintain fairness and consistency. Will they continue with the same intensity in the coming months? Will the law apply equally to common citizens and powerful individuals alike?
Only time will tell if this campaign becomes a model of fair enforcement—or fades under pressure.
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