Following a fatal accident in Baripada, the Odisha Transport Department has launched a statewide crackdown on vehicles operating without fitness certificates. Authorities are using the Vahan portal to identify non-compliant commercial vehicles, warning that registrations will be canceled rather than just issuing fines. Out of 3 lakh registered commercial vehicles, 2-3% are estimated to be operating illegally. Transport associations have welcomed the move but requested SMS alerts for fitness renewals. Vehicles failing fitness tests must comply within 180 days or face scrapping. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/odisha-cracks-down-on-unfit-vehicles-after-fatal-road-accident-raises-safety-concerns-12136777 #creator program