New Delhi, May 13 (Udaipur Kiran) — Traffic rule violators in Delhi will now find it harder to avoid challans by providing fake mobile numbers, as Delhi Traffic Police has introduced a new OTP-based verification system for issuing traffic challans.
The new system has been launched to stop the misuse of incorrect mobile numbers and ensure that challan notices reach the correct vehicle owner. Authorities said complaints had been received for a long time regarding people giving wrong contact numbers, resulting in challans being sent to unrelated individuals or notices not reaching the actual violator on time.
Under the new rule, traffic police officials will first send a One-Time Password (OTP) to the mobile number provided by the vehicle owner or driver. The challan process will move forward only after successful OTP verification. If the OTP verification fails, the challan will not be issued through the system.
Officials said the move is aimed at reducing fake data, incorrect mobile numbers and system-related errors while improving transparency in the challan process.
The new mechanism will also help address issues linked to outdated mobile numbers in the VAHAN database, which previously caused challan notices to reach the wrong people.
The OTP verification process is expected to make traffic records more accurate and help authorities identify individuals attempting to avoid penalties through false information.
The development also comes amid a rise in fake e-challan scams, where fraudsters send fake challan links through WhatsApp messages and SMS. These messages often contain APK files or fake payment links that can compromise mobile phones and banking information.
Authorities have advised citizens to avoid clicking on challan-related links received through WhatsApp or unknown messages and to verify challans only through official government platforms.
Users have also been advised not to share UPI PINs or bank details with anyone and to verify challans through the official Parivahan Portal.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
