Udhagamandalam: The Nilgiris has tightened security at all the 16 check posts in the district, where e-pass has been made mandatory for entry.
A team comprising police, health and revenue officials are deputed at all the check posts.
Police said the vehicles without e-pass were being sent back.
“The number of vehicles entering the district has drastically come down since the introduction of e-registration system,” said a police source.
At least 10,000 vehicles used to enter the district in a week during the past month.
At least 60% of them was private vehicles, said Nilgiris collector J Innocent Divya.
“As the e-pass system has come into force, we are scrutinizing all the applications.
Passes will be granted only for emergency cases and on medical grounds,” she said.
Hill dist beefs up security at check posts
