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Hunt for helmets is on
Shops rake in money in Kannur as demand soars
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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