Hyderabad Traffic Crackdown: Man Arrested for Using Fake Number Plate

In a fake number plate case detected by Hyderabad Traffic Police, the Khairatabad Police, Hyderabad City registered FIR and apprehended Mr. D Robert Samuel, S/o Robert William, age 41 years, Occupation: Driver, Resident of Anand Nagar Colony, Khairatabad, Hyderabad, for using a fake vehicle number plate. The case involves misuse of registration number TS08HS7658, and the investigation is currently ongoing.

Complaint Leads to Hyderabad Fake Number Plate Case

The case began after a complaint by:

• Mr. T Srikanth, Resident of Bourampet, Bachupally, Medchal-Malkajgiri District

He is the legitimate/registered owner of vehicle No. TS08HS7658 (2-Wheeler/Hero-Destini).

He approached the Hyderabad Traffic Police stating that:

• Illegal traffic challans were being generated against his vehicle
• This was causing financial loss to him

Investigation Reveals Fake Number Plate Usage

During inspection and verification, police found that:

• The accused D Robert Samuel used fake number plate No. TS08HS7658
• The number belonged to a 2-wheeler Hero-Destini
• He fixed the same number on another 2-wheeler Hero-Destini vehicle

Intent Behind the Crime

Police stated that the accused acted:

• With the intention of misleading/cheating Government authorities and enforcement agencies
• To avoid traffic challans

FIR Registered and Legal Sections Invoked

A criminal case has been registered with the following details:

• Police Station: Khairatabad Police Station, Hyderabad City
• FIR No.: 118/2026
• Sections Applied:
  • Section 318(4) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
  • Section 192 of Motor Vehicles Act

The accused D Robert Samuel was:

• Issued notice under Section 35(3) of BNSS (corresponding to Section 41 Cr.P.C.)

Current Status of the Case

• The accused has been apprehended
• Notice issued under BNSS provisions
• Further investigation is under process

The case was detected through coordinated efforts of Hyderabad Traffic Police and Khairatabad Police.

Hyderabad Traffic Police Warning to Public

The Hyderabad Traffic Police issued a strong warning stating:

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

Advanced Surveillance Systems in Use

The department is equipped with:

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

These technologies help in:

• Detecting vehicles with fake or tampered number plates
• Tracking vehicle movements effectively

How Citizens Can Report Violations

The public has been advised to report misuse through:

• Website: https://echallan.tspolice.gov.in
• Email: [email protected]
• WhatsApp: 8712661690

Official Statement

The press note was issued by:

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

The Hyderabad fake number plate case involving accused D Robert Samuel led to registration of FIR at Khairatabad Police Station under Section 318(4) BNS and Section 192 MV Act, after a complaint by T Srikanth regarding illegal challans on vehicle TS08HS7658. The accused has been apprehended, notice issued under BNSS, and the investigation is ongoing.

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