The police commissionerate in Ludhiana has directed all local scrap dealers to keep meticulous registers documenting buyers and sellers, including identification and material descriptions, in a bid to curb the trade of stolen industrial and vehicle parts.
Directive Under Section 163 of BNSS
Enforced for two months under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), the directive targets miscreants who sell stolen transformers, machinery, and vehicles to unverified yards for quick dismantling. Under the new rules, dealers must verify the cancellation of registration certificates for any scrapped vehicles.
Environmental and Safety Compliance
To combat environmental pollution and illegal electricity use, all yards are required to secure no-objection certificates from pollution, fire, and power authorities. Assistant Deputy Commissioners of Police will audit compliance registers on a monthly basis, and violators will face immediate prosecution.
Implementation and Monitoring
The police commissionerate has emphasized strict enforcement of these measures. Dealers failing to maintain proper records or obtain necessary certificates will be penalized. The initiative aims to dismantle networks involved in the illicit trade of stolen goods, which often fund other criminal activities.
Background
Ludhiana, an industrial hub, has seen a rise in thefts of machinery and vehicle parts, prompting the police to tighten regulations on scrap yards. The new rules are expected to bring greater accountability and transparency to the scrap trade.
