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Doctor's BMW Hides Plates: A James Bond Evasion?
13 Apr
Summary
- Doctor caught with dual number plates on BMW in Hyderabad.
- Hidden switch flipped between Delhi and Telangana plates.
- Dr. Gautham Reddy faced drunk driving and cheating charges.
In Hyderabad, a doctor's routine traffic stop led to a surprising discovery of a "James Bond-style" modification on his BMW. Dr. Gautham Reddy was found to have a hidden switch that could flip between two different license plates: one registered in Delhi and another in Telangana. The Telangana plate on the car was found to be registered to another BMW at his home.
Dr. Reddy was initially stopped for drunk driving, with his blood alcohol content significantly exceeding the legal limit. His refusal to provide details prompted police to impound the vehicle. Upon further investigation, the "flipping" license plate mechanism was revealed. Police suspect the doctor used this system to evade road tax after purchasing the car in Delhi.
He has been charged with cheating, impersonation, and drunk driving under the Motor Vehicles Act. The doctor reportedly learned of the plate-switching technique online and had it installed by a car decor shop. While he claimed it was a casual modification for fun, authorities are continuing their investigation into potential tax evasion.
