The Military Police and Mhow police jointly conducted a sudden checking drive at Kothwali Square here. TI Mhow Ashok Tiwari told The Pioneer that it came to its notice that many vehicles roaming in the city were carrying stickers of army and press.
When enquired from the army and press authorities it came to light that they haven’t issued any stickers printed army and press. More than 10 two-wheelers and four-wheelers were confiscated and kept in the police station and Rs 10,000 each has been imposed on 20 vehicle owners.
Meanwhile, Indore Collector clamped a prohibitory order under Sec 144 in Mhow tehsil and urged house owners to inform about their tenants and if they fail to do so will face legal action under Section 188.
Sources said that Dharnaka area is flooded with illegal tenants. Most of them are working in Pithampur industrial area. They are mostly from different districts of Madhya Pradesh but also from other States. Dharnaka has become an easy hideout for criminals as they also bring women who are involved in prostitution. They sometime claimed that they are married couple.
Sources further claimed that many influential persons and politicians encouraged such illegal tenants as they increased their vote banks. They issued ID and other documents for ration cards.