SIT formed to investigate fake vehicle insurance claims: Supreme Court had ordered it; Police Headquarters took steps to avoid contempt of court.

An SIT has been formed under the CID to crack down on a gang that, in collusion with policemen, lawyers, and fake claimants, was involved in swindling crores of rupees by planting insured vehicles. The police headquarters took this step just before the Supreme Court's strict stance and deadline of September 23rd. The Supreme Court had ordered states to form SITs on August 17th. The court stated that the financial burden of fake claims...