In the aftermath of the recent Delhi car blast, Kashmir Police have launched an extensive crackdown across the Valley on vehicles operating without mandatory transfer of ownership after sale or purchase. The drive, targeting mainly vehicles with outside-Union Territory registration numbers, aims to tighten security, streamline vehicle records, and prevent potential misuse linked to criminal or anti-national activities.
A police spokesperson said vehicle checking has been intensified across multiple districts, particularly in south Kashmir’s Awantipora, where enforcement teams were deployed at several locations. During inspections, numerous vehicles lacking valid documentation or updated ownership records were seized, and legal proceedings under the Motor Vehicles Act were initiated against violators.
In Shopian district, police took action against 144 vehicles bearing registration numbers from other states during a week-long enforcement drive. Authorities found these vehicles operating without mandatory ownership transfer or re-registration, violating statutory provisions. Police described the action as part of a sustained campaign carried out over recent weeks to address persistent violations.
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Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district also witnessed intensified checks, with police and the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) setting up joint checkpoints at key locations. Vehicles were thoroughly inspected for compliance with ownership transfer norms and other legal requirements, and strict action was taken against owners and drivers found violating traffic and registration laws.
Similar operations were conducted in Pulwama, Kulgam, and Anantnag districts, where police teams checked vehicles for valid documents, updated ownership records, and safe driving practices. Several vehicles were seized for violations, including rash driving, and cases were registered under relevant provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act.
In Budgam district, police seized 11 vehicles brought from outside the Union Territory that had not undergone mandatory ownership transfer. Police stressed that such lapses are not only legal violations but also serious security concerns. Urging compliance, authorities warned that improperly registered or illegally transferred vehicles could be exploited for smuggling, theft, or other unlawful activities, posing a threat to public safety and national security.
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