SUV with red beacon seized for dangerous driving in Delhi; owner removes number plate to hide identity

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NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police have seized an SUV despite the owner’s attempts to conceal the vehicle’s identity by removing its number plate, for reckless driving and dangerous stunts along Najafgarh Road and Rajouri Garden.

A complaint by RWA of Rajouri Garden was received at PS Rajouri Garden, highlighting reckless driving and stunts by the driver of the vehicle.

The police took cognizance and registered an FIR under Section 279 of the IPC. “Despite attempts to conceal the vehicles’ identities by removing number plates, diligent scrutiny of CCTV footage led to the identification and seizure of the SUV involved,” said Deputy Commissioner of Police (west) Vichitra Veer.

The DCP further said that such videos not only demonstrate the irresponsible behaviour of an individual but also cause heart-wrenching pain to the road accident victims and their family members.

“Further investigations are underway, with concerted efforts to apprehend the individual responsible for these dangerous stunts,” said the DCP.

Efforts were on to apprehend the alleged driver.