Explore ways to reduce theft of motor vehicles: LG to police

NEW DELHI: Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Thursday direted Delhi Police to explore the possibility of making installation of safety devices a mandatory condition for registration of vehicles.

At the meeting, Delhi Police made a detailed presentation on the present status and current trend in this regard.

The LG was apprised that the major factors behind motor-vehicle theft are acute shortage of parking space, general practice of parking vehicles on the roadside and unwillingness of most vehicle owners to install anti theft equipment.

“Focus on multi-pronged strategies including coordination with other stakeholders, like Transport Department, insurance companies and police force of neighbouring states involving systemic changes to break the vicious cycle of demand and supply of Stolen Motor Vehicles,” the LG directed police.

He also expressed desired for increased focus on investigation, prosecution, and conviction so as to deter criminals.

He also instructed police to explore the provision of making installation of safety devices, such as anti theft equipment, a mandatory condition for registration of vehicles in Delhi.

The Delhi Police was also directed to create a mass awareness campaigns among citizens for adopting preventive measures.