Delhi Police directs all second-hand car dealers to verify sales
What's the story
In the wake of the Red Fort blast, which killed 13 people and injured several others, Delhi Police have asked all second-hand car dealers in the national capital and neighboring states to verify and share details of recent vehicle sales. The move comes after a Faridabad-based car dealer was detained for allegedly selling the Hyundai i20 used in the explosion.
Dealer's arrest
Car dealer detained for selling Hyundai i20
The Special Cell of Delhi Police detained Amit, the owner of Royal Car Plaza in Faridabad's Sector 37. He is accused of facilitating the sale of the Hyundai i20 involved in the blast. "Amit is being questioned. The investigation team is tracing the entire chain of ownership of the Hyundai i20 and determining how it reached the suspect's hands," a source told PTI.
Investigation expansion
Police issue orders to meet local car dealers
After the blast, Delhi Police directed all Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) in the city's 15 districts to meet local car dealers and ask Station House Officers (SHOs) to check dealership records. SHOs are required to visit car dealerships in their areas and verify documents related to recently sold or transferred vehicles. They also need to collect details of buyers from Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir.
State collaboration
Verification drive coordinated with Haryana, UP police
The verification drive by Delhi Police is being coordinated with Haryana Police and Uttar Pradesh Police. This is to trace vehicle transactions that may have been done using fake identities or unverified cash payments. In a meeting with used-car dealers in Delhi, police advised businesses to ensure proper buyer verification before finalizing any transaction.
Record maintenance
Dealers advised to maintain proper sale-purchase records
Dealers were advised to maintain proper sale-purchase records and verify buyer credentials, such as Aadhaar, driving license, and address proofs, before handing over any vehicle. They were also encouraged to immediately report any suspicious buyers or transactions to the police. The move aims at preventing vehicles from being used for illegal activities through unverified or cash-based transactions.