Woman Arrested in Delhi for Using Forged Diplomatic Registration Plates
In a significant security breach ahead of the January 26 Republic Day celebrations, a woman has been arrested for allegedly driving through high-security areas of Delhi using forged diplomatic registration plates. Officials confirmed the arrest on Friday, highlighting serious concerns about access to sensitive zones in the national capital.
Intelligence Leads to Arrest in Vasant Vihar
According to a detailed statement from the Delhi Police, the 45-year-old accused, a resident of Guwahati in Assam, was apprehended following specific intelligence inputs. Authorities had received information that a woman was frequently visiting various embassies and other sensitive diplomatic zones using a vehicle equipped with forged registration plates.
On January 15, a specialized police team intercepted her vehicle—a Toyota Innova SUV—in the upscale Vasant Vihar area. During a thorough search of the vehicle, officers recovered another forged plate that closely resembled those used by foreign missions, adding to the evidence against her.
Questioning Reveals Elaborate Deception
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch) Sanjeev Kumar Yadav provided crucial insights into the case. "She initially claimed to be a representative of a foreign embassy. However, she could not name the specific mission or produce any valid diplomatic or ownership documents for the vehicle. Consequently, she was taken for detailed questioning," Yadav stated, as reported by PTI.
During intensive interrogation, the woman confessed that she had purchased the SUV from a foreign embassy in November 2024 but failed to complete the registration process in her name. To circumvent police checks and move freely through restricted areas, she deliberately replaced the original plates with forged ones, the DCP elaborated.
Political and Professional Background of the Accused
The accused further revealed that she had been serving as the "all-India secretary of a political party" for the past four years, though the specific party was not disclosed. Additionally, she claimed to have worked as a "consultant" with a foreign embassy between 2023 and 2024, according to police statements.
She also informed investigators that she had previously worked as a sports guide at the University of Science and Technology in Meghalaya. Currently, she is involved in consultancy work for African students seeking admissions to educational institutions in India, the officer added, painting a complex picture of her professional engagements.
Evidence Seized and Ongoing Investigation
Police have seized substantial evidence from the accused, including the Toyota Innova SUV, two sets of forged registration plates, a mobile phone, and the vehicle's sale documents. A formal case has been registered under relevant sections of the law, and a comprehensive investigation is actively underway to uncover any potential links or broader security implications.
This incident has raised alarm bells within security circles, particularly with the high-profile Republic Day celebrations approaching. The use of forged diplomatic plates to access restricted areas underscores vulnerabilities that authorities are now urgently addressing to prevent similar breaches in the future.
