Auto Driver Fined for Not Wearing Helmet in Bizarre Incident

In a surprising mix-up, an auto-rickshaw driver in Assam, Dinendra Kemprai, was fined ₹1,000 for “riding without a helmet” under a rule meant for two-wheelers. Kemprai discovered the fine while renewing his pollution certificate, despite auto-rickshaws not requiring helmets. Shocked, he sought clarification from the traffic department but found no answers. Drivers in the area claim harassment by allegedly intoxicated police officers during night checks.