Shimla, January 20
As many as 5,338 vehicles, out of the total 8,803 vehicles seized by the police, were disposed of during a special campaign launched from January 1.
The police fetched Rs 81.6 lakh from the auction of 447 vehicles, which had been deposited in the government treasury.
A large number of these vehicles were case property, due to their involvement in criminal cases, including accidents or vehicles suspected to be stolen or found under suspicious circumstances. These were lying unclaimed at various police stations for a long period of time, occupying a large space, a spokesperson for the police department said.
Courtesy: Tribune News Service