Updated On: 20 December, 2025 06:47 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
A physical verification of the vehicle revealed that the chassis number stamped on the bus did not match the registration and number plate details available in official records, following which the vehicle was detained and its documents were subjected to a detailed verification.

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A routine inspection by the Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Mulund has uncovered an alleged scam involving fake vehicle registration and chassis numbers, targeting an international school.
Officials found a school-linked vehicle running with forged documents and mismatched chassis details. The issue came to light during a routine inspection near the fire brigade office in Gavhanpada, Mulund East. When the RTO team checked a bus, they noticed discrepancies in its registration details. A physical verification of the vehicle revealed that the chassis number stamped on the bus did not match the registration and number plate details available in official records, following which the vehicle was detained and its documents were subjected to a detailed verification.