Hyderabad Traffic Police Expose Fake Number Plate Racket, Stolen Bike from 2023 Case Recovered

The Hyderabad City Traffic Police have detected a fake number plate case after a complaint by Sri D. Satyanarayana, R/o Chinthal, Ranga Reddy District, regarding illegal use of his vehicle registration AP28CJ8911 (Passion-Pro).

During enquiry, police identified Mr. Lal Mohammed, S/o Raje Sahab, aged 48 years, R/o Mallepally, Hyderabad, as the user of the fake number plate, and traced the stolen vehicle linked to Crime No.473/2023 dated 04.12.2023 under Section 379 IPC at Musheerabad Police Station. Investigation is ongoing.

Complaint Leads to Detection of Fake Number Plate in Hyderabad

The case began when Sri D. Satyanarayana filed a complaint about the fake/illegal usage of his vehicle registration number AP28CJ8911 (Passion-Pro).

• Police enquiry confirmed misuse of the registration number
• The fake number plate was being used on another vehicle
• The user was identified as Mr. Lal Mohammed (48), S/o Raje Sahab, resident of Mallepally, Hyderabad

Stolen Vehicle from 2023 Case Recovered

During inspection, police found key details:

• The vehicle used by Lal Mohammed had fake number AP28CJ8911
• The actual vehicle number is AP29AM8979 (Passion-Pro)
• The original owner is Mr. Eshwar Prasad Chourasia, R/o Ramanthapur, Hyderabad

Based on his complaint:

• FIR registered as Crime No.473/2023
• Date of FIR: 04.12.2023
• Police Station: Musheerabad Police Station
• Legal Section: Section 379 IPC (theft case)

The stolen vehicle AP29AM8979 has now been traced and handed over to Musheerabad Police Station, and further investigation is under process.

Accused Statement on Purchase of Vehicle

During questioning, Mr. Lal Mohammed stated:

• He purchased the vehicle in 2024
• The purchase was made from an unknown person on an online platform

Hyderabad Traffic Police Warning on Fake Number Plates

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have issued a strict warning:

• Use of fake or tampered number plates is a serious and punishable offence
• Action will be taken under:
  • Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
  • Motor Vehicles Act

Police also highlighted use of advanced systems:

• CCTV surveillance
• ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras

These systems help detect fake number plates and track vehicle movement.

Advisory to Vehicle Buyers

The public has been advised:

• Verify the original Registration Certificate (RC)
• Check owner ID in person
• Match engine and chassis numbers before purchase

How to Report Fake Number Plate Cases

Citizens can report suspicious cases through:

• Website: https://echallan.tspolice.gov.in
• Email: [email protected]
• WhatsApp: 8712661690 (e-Challan Traffic Mobile Number)

Official Statement

The press note was issued by:

D. Joel Davis, IPS
Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Hyderabad City

The Hyderabad Traffic Police, acting on a complaint by Sri D. Satyanarayana, busted a fake number plate case involving Lal Mohammed (48) of Mallepally, and successfully traced a stolen bike linked to Crime No.473/2023 dated 04.12.2023 under Section 379 IPC at Musheerabad Police Station. The vehicle has been handed over, and the investigation is ongoing, with authorities warning strict action against fake number plate usage.

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