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Delhi Police intensifies checks on second-hand car dealers ahead of Independence Day
Car allegedly used in 2025 blast near Red Fort had changed hands multiple times.
At least 13 people were killed in the blast near Red Fort last year. (File Photo)
The Delhi Police, a couple of weeks ahead of the Independence Day, has directed officers to keep a close watch on the second-hand car businesses being run in the city.
The directive came during a meeting chaired by Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar on Saturday wherein Special Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Anil Shukla briefed officers on the security arrangements.
During the briefing, Station House Officers were instructed to conduct special drives to
verify the documentation of second-hand vehicles being sold by dealers of used cars, sources said.
An official source said that verification involving the second-hand car trade is not a new exercise, but special emphasis has been placed on it following a blast near the Red Fort in November 2025.
The blast had claimed at least 13 lives.
The alleged use of a second-hand car in the incident was specifically mentioned during the briefing, and officers were instructed to ensure the documentation of such vehicles is in order. A Hyundai i20 allegedly used in last year’s attack had changed hands multiple times without the ownership being officially transferred.
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Officers were also directed to ensure that stolen vehicles are not being sold through second-hand car dealers.
Delhi has hundreds of second-hand car dealers, many of whom are yet to be regularised by the government, the sources added.
As part of police preparedness, officers were also instructed to keep a close watch on individuals facing charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and other criminals who are currently out on bail.
Sources said this was the first formal interaction between Police Commissioner Kumar and SHOs since he assumed charge last month.
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During the meeting, Kumar advised officers to strengthen public-centric and community policing in their respective jurisdictions.
He also asked officers to regularly engage with residents, including senior citizens and members of Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), to improve public outreach and confidence.
On Friday, Kumar had appreciated the force for the way it handled the recently concluded Cockroach Janta Party protest in the city that allegedly left over 100 policemen injured.
© The Indian Express Pvt Ltd
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