Atal Setu Not a Picnic Spot: Mumbai Police Issues Warning to Public !!

Winter is picnic season for everyone. Indian citizens wait for this season the whole year. But you can’t bring a picnic anywhere you want to. There are some specific rules and regulations of some places where you can’t do a picnic. But something happened that made the Mumbai Police announce picnic spots! But what happened that made Mumbai Police make such an announcement? We will tell you all about this incident that will shock you!

Mumbai police had to post a cautious notice about picnic spots!

Mumbai Police has to go to social media to remind the general public that the Atal Setu has not been made to be a picnic spot! They have made it clear to everyone that stopping on the bridge for any unnecessary photography or picnic is illegal and this will result in legal action. This might also include the filing of an FIR.

We agree that Atal Setu is definitely 'worth a watch' but it's also illegal to stop on it & click photos. You will face a FIR if you stop on MTHL. #MumbaiTransHarbourLink #MTHL #AtalSetu#FaceFIRIfYouStop pic.twitter.com/582CLgA72W

— Mumbai Traffic Police (@MTPHereToHelp) January 15, 2024

The notice and the warnings against stopping on the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) were put up on Tuesday. This includes taking selfies or enjoying the view or anything unnecessary actions are completely illegal and actions will be taken against those. This comes after the motorists have been observed venturing into those restricted areas, blocking emergency lanes, and littering, prompting concerns among netizens and authorities alike. If it is examined, it will be seen that all Social media platforms are now flooded with images and videos of these violations. This violation will also include some slow-moving vehicles like autorickshaws and motorcycles which are now banned from the bridge.

Mumbai police have said in their post, “We agree that Atal Setu is definitely ‘worth a watch’ but it’s also illegal to stop on it and click photos. You will face an FIR if you stop on MTHL.”