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    Video shows auto‑driver handling device that looks like an e‑challan machine

    A 22‑second clip that has been circulating on X shows an auto‑rickshaw driver walking while holding a handheld device that bears a strong resemblance to the electronic challan machines used by Mumbai’s Traffic Police. He is seen bringing the device up close to the camera before handing it over to an unknown second person before the video ends.[1]

    Allegations of ownership and security breach

    The footage was posted by activist Mansoor Shaikh, who identified the device as belonging to a Traffic Constable in the Kurla Traffic Division. The post urged the Mumbai Traffic Police to investigate the matter, raising the possibility that an official police tool may have fallen into private hands.[1]

    Public reaction and police response

    Since the video went viral, social media users have questioned whether the device is indeed a legitimate police e‑challan unit and how it came to be in a private driver’s possession. No official statement from the Mumbai Traffic Police has yet been released to clarify the situation. The police have been urged to confirm the device’s identity and outline any security lapses that might have led to its removal.[1]

    Potential implications and next steps

    If the device is confirmed as an official traffic‑police instrument, the incident could prompt a review of asset‑management protocols and lead to stricter controls over mobility‑related devices. As the investigation continues, authorities may be compelled to clarify the chain of custody and address broader concerns about the safeguarding of public enforcement equipment.[1]

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