Hyderabad: Hyderabad Police detained 725 vehicles and took 48 suspects into custody during a citywide midnight checking drive under Operation Kavach.
The operation was conducted between 1 am and 3 am on Thursday, October 15, with around 3,000 police personnel deployed in 100 teams. The checks aimed to strengthen public safety, maintain law and order and detect traffic violations.
Police registered five cases of minor driving, one case involving illegal possession of a weapon and two cannabis-related cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Several other cases were also registered.
Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar personally inspected checkpoints across the city. He reviewed vehicle checks in Chandrayangutta, Mailardevpally, Satamrai near Aramghar, Hyderguda near Pillar No. 133, Bandlaguda and Rajendranagar.
Sajjanar Warns Against Vehicle Number Plate Tampering
Addressing the media, Sajjanar said some motorists were bending, obscuring or altering registration plates to evade police surveillance.
He warned that deliberately tampering with number plates could lead to criminal cases under relevant provisions relating to cheating and forgery.
The Commissioner urged motorists to ensure their number plates comply with Regional Transport Authority regulations. He also advised drivers to avoid using earphones while driving and carry all required vehicle documents.
Police conducted checks at major junctions and inspected vehicles and suspicious persons during the operation. The drive covered multiple police zones across Hyderabad.
The operation resulted in the detention of hundreds of vehicles for violations and the custody of 48 suspects for further action.
Sajjanar also urged residents to report suspicious persons, vehicles or objects through the emergency helpline 112. He sought public cooperation in preventing crime and maintaining law and order across the city.
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