Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Following circulation of messages and videos about huge discounts on traffic e-challans in social media, the Hyderabad traffic police clarified that no discount is being offered on pending traffic e-challans.

In a clarification message sent from the office of Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic) P Vishwa Prasad, stated that “Any claim of discount on pending traffic e-challans is fake, mischievous and fraught with fraudulent motive. The citizens are requested not to believe or act upon any such fake and misleading claim or information.”

Hyderabad Traffic Police said that all official announcements are made exclusively through the Telangana Police verified platforms including the Website: https://echallan. tspolice.gov.in/publicview/ and its official social media accounts.

Sharing or forwarding fake messages can lead to unnecessary confusion and is a punishable offence under the law. Citizens are requested to verify the facts before sharing, said police in a statement. For any doubt or clarification regarding the pending traffic e-challans, contact the helpline numbers 040-27852772 & 27852721 or visit the website mentioned above.