KOCHI: The Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) imposed a fine of Rs 24,000 to the board written in the name of a drama troupe in the vehicle carrying artists. The fine was imposed by the team of the MVD during their checking near the Chettuva Bridge. They scaled to the top of the vehicle, measured the board and then imposed the fine saying the amount for board advertisement has not been paid.

The footages of it had gone viral in the social media. Many from the film industry came forward reacting to the department’s action. Actor Harish Perady, Dr Biju, Balaji Sarma and many came forward criticising the act of the motor vehicle department.