Hyderabad Police Seize Over 2,100 Vehicles in Citywide ‘Operation Kavach’

Hyderabad: In a major enforcement drive aimed at curbing vehicle-related violations and criminal activities, Hyderabad Police seized more than 2,100 vehicles during a citywide operation named ‘Operation Kavach’ conducted on Thursday night.

According to police officials, a total of 2,149 vehicles were seized for using tampered, fake, or unauthorized number plates. The seized vehicles included 2,046 two-wheelers, 52 four-wheelers, and 51 autorickshaws.

The special operation was launched to identify vehicles carrying manipulated registration plates, a practice that authorities say is increasingly being used to evade law enforcement and conceal criminal activities. Multiple checkpoints were established across Hyderabad, with police teams conducting intensive inspections throughout the night.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar personally visited several checkpoints across the city, reviewed enforcement measures, inspected vehicles, and interacted with motorists. During the operation, he issued a stern warning to vehicle owners against tampering with registration plates.

Sajjanar emphasized that altering or displaying fake number plates would not be treated as a routine traffic violation. Instead, offenders could face serious criminal charges, including cheating, forgery, and other relevant sections of the law.

Police officials explained that fake or modified number plates pose a significant threat to public safety and law enforcement efforts. Criminals often use such vehicles to avoid identification while committing offenses. In addition, manipulated registration numbers can result in innocent vehicle owners receiving traffic e-challans or even being wrongly associated with criminal investigations.

Authorities stated that the operation is part of an ongoing effort to strengthen road safety, improve surveillance capabilities, and ensure accurate vehicle identification across the city. The police have urged motorists to comply with registration norms and avoid any alterations to vehicle number plates.

Officials indicated that similar drives will continue in the future as part of Hyderabad Police’s broader strategy to crack down on traffic violations and criminal misuse of vehicles.

The successful execution of Operation Kavach highlights the department’s commitment to maintaining law and order while leveraging strict enforcement measures to deter offenders and protect law-abiding citizens.