Delhi Police Seize Two Stolen Cloned Fortuners in West Delhi
Delhi Police have seized two stolen Toyota Fortuner SUVs bearing the exact same registration number in west Delhi during a special vehicle checking drive conducted ahead of Independence Day. The recovery was made after law enforcement officials received specific information that SUVs carrying identical registration details were being operated across different locations within the Delhi-NCR region.
The recovery of the two vehicles assumes added significance as the national capital steps up security measures and vehicle checks across the city in preparation for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations. However, senior police officers clarified that they have not linked the recovered cloned SUVs to any terror-related activity.
According to details of the police action, the operation began after officers received specific intelligence regarding the simultaneous use of Toyota Fortuners bearing matching registration numbers in different parts of Delhi-NCR. A police team subsequently launched checks, examined CCTV camera footage, verified official vehicle ownership details, and conducted field inquiries across various areas.
Following these investigative steps, the police team successfully traced the two Toyota Fortuners from separate locations. The vehicles were then secured and brought directly to the concerned police office for detailed physical verification and technical inspection.
A senior police officer confirmed the development, stating, "The two SUVs were subsequently traced from separate locations and brought to the concerned office for verification."
During the physical inspection conducted at the police office, officers examined the physical attributes and identification markers of both vehicles. The inspection revealed that both Toyota Fortuner SUVs were displaying the exact same registration number and were also found to be carrying identical chassis numbers. Subsequent checks established that both vehicles had been stolen.
The case has raised heightened concerns among local police authorities regarding the practice of moving stolen vehicles around the Delhi-NCR region using cloned registration details. Investigations into the matter are ongoing as police continue their checking drives ahead of Independence Day.
