Shimla Mall Road

British Tourists Drive Auto-Rickshaw into Shimla’s No-Vehicle Zone; Fined ₹1,500

Three British tourists sparked a commotion on Shimla's iconic Mall Road and Ridge after accidentally driving a Kerala-registered auto-rickshaw into the strictly prohibited no-vehicle zone. Unaware of the heritage area rules, the tourists were intercepted by the police, who fined them ₹1,500 and initiated an inquiry into the security oversight.