The Enforcement team of the District Transport Office (DTO), East Khasi Hills, seized a privately registered vehicle from Assam (AS01 FM 1998) on suspicion of illegal commercial operations in Sohra.
The vehicle, which was caught ferrying tourists, was apprehended during a surprise inspection led by Officer G. Momin of the DTO. The inspection was carried out in the popular tourist belt of Sohra, where the vehicle was actively engaged in passenger transport despite being privately registered.
According to transport officials, the car had long been under surveillance for suspected misuse. As per motor vehicle regulations, only vehicles registered for commercial use are allowed to carry passengers for hire, while private vehicles are strictly prohibited from such operations.