Hyderabad, July 25 -- The Hyderabad Traffic Police has intensified its crackdown on vehicles using fake number plates following a surge in complaints from citizens.

Over the past week, six criminal cases have been registered and several vehicles seized. The cases were booked in the limits of Jubilee Hills, Malakpet, Begum Bazar, Abids and Kacheguda police stations.

Traffic JCP issues warning

Amid a rise in such violations, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Joel Davis said only government-approved High-Security Registration Plates (HSRPs) are legally permitted. He stressed that custom-designed number plates, altered or missing digits, and temporary stickers in place of registration plates are strictly prohibited.

"The Hyderabad Tr...