Hyderabad Traffic Police Nab 2 for Fake Number Plate Tampering in Kachiguda

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad City Traffic Police, along with Kachiguda Police Station, have apprehended two accused persons for using a fake vehicle registration number plate by tampering the original number of a two-wheeler in Hyderabad. The case was registered on April 22, 2026, following credible information.

Fake Number Plate Case in Hyderabad: Accused Identified

The accused have been identified as:

• A1: Shaik Abbu Baba, age 41 years, registered owner of vehicle TS08FB2768
• A2: Shaik Rihaan, age 19 years, vehicle user

Both are residents of Navrang Guda, Ramanthapur, Hyderabad.

How the Fake Number Plate Tampering Was Done

During inspection, police found that:

• The original number TS08FB2768 (Hero Glamour) was tampered
• It was altered to TS08FE2768 (Honda Activa)
• The change was made to mislead enforcement authorities and escape traffic challans

Due to this manipulation:

• Multiple traffic violations were committed
• Challans were wrongly issued to the genuine owner of TS08FE2768, identified as
  A. Lakshmi, resident of Kukatpally, Hyderabad

FIR Registered Under BNS and Motor Vehicles Act

A criminal case has been registered with full legal provisions:

• FIR No.: 199/2026
• Police Station: Kachiguda Police Station
• Sections Applied:
  • Section 318(4), 319(2) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
  • Section 80(a) of Motor Vehicles Act

The accused were issued notices under:

• Section 35(3) of BNSS (corresponding to Section 41 CrPC)

The investigation is currently under process.

Hyderabad Traffic Police Warning on Fake Number Plates

The Hyderabad City Traffic Police warned that:

• Use of fake, identical, or tampered number plates is a serious punishable offence
• Strict legal action will be taken under BNS and Motor Vehicles Act

Officials also highlighted the use of advanced systems:

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

These technologies help detect and track vehicles involved in such violations.

Public Advisory Issued by Traffic Police

Citizens have been advised to report suspicious activities related to vehicle number plates through:

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

The case was detected through coordinated efforts of the Traffic Police and Kachiguda (Law & Order) Police.

The statement was issued by:

• D. Joel Davis

Hyderabad Fake Number Plate Case Under Investigation

The Hyderabad fake number plate case highlights strict enforcement by police against traffic violations. With two accused apprehended and FIR No.199/2026 registered, authorities have intensified monitoring using advanced surveillance systems. The investigation is ongoing, and citizens are urged to follow vehicle registration laws to avoid legal action.

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