The transport department conducted an operation against drunk driving in Guwahati in the intervening night between Saturday and Sunday.

Officials informed that the operation was carried out against rash driving, driving under the influence of alcohol and other traffic rule violators in the capital city.

Several vehicles were stopped and checked during which fines were levied on those who were found in violation of rules, they added.

A senior official said that authorities will get stricter against traffic violators ahead of Durga Puja in the coming month.

Forces are being stationed across the city in order to bring down cases of accidents leading up to the Puja.