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Hunt for helmets is on

Over the last few days, the helmet has emerged as a product in great demand, if the two-wheeler users’ rush for purchasing helmets is any indication.

The majority of two-wheeler riders having started using them to avoid being fined by the police. Shops selling helmets registered whopping sales, with even helmet-sceptic two-wheeler riders purchasing them to keep law enforcers at bay, and not exactly protect their heads. Expectedly, the demand exceeded the supply in many shops.

Some of the two-wheeler users waited till they were certain that the police meant business this time and would not go soft on those who did not use helmets.

The police held a checking drive in the town and imposed a fine of Rs. 100 on those who were not wearing helmets.

Mohamed Nazeer

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