Dr.Thomas (Special Correspondent)
The Talaghattapura police have registered a case of theft and cheating against the owner of a car who was using a registration number plate belonging to another car from RMV extension.
The incident came to light on Wednesday when traffic police constable Swamy who was on rounds found the car parked in no parking zone on Kanakapura junction on Wednesday.
Making use of the Mobile Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System (MCCTNS) app,Mr.Swamy found the owner of the car identified as Nayana Nayak from RMC , II stage.
Ms.Nayana clarified that there must be some confusion as her car parked right in front of her house.
Suspecting something fishy, Ms.Nayana Sought received the RC details of the car and crossed checked with the engine and chasis number to find that both are different .
Later the traffic cop reported the matter to his seniors before filing a complaint with the jurisdictional Talaghattapura police.
The police managed to trace the owner of the car who feigned ignorance stating that it could be the mistake of the garage owner who had repaired the car few days ago.
The police have sought more clarification from the owner of the car to ascertain whether it was a mistake or an deliberate attempt to cheat .
