The Singapore envoy to India, Simon Wong, recently raised concerns about a car in Delhi that had fake diplomatic number plates from Singapore. Wong took to the microblogging site X to share several images of the silver-colored car, clarifying that it did not belong to the Singapore Embassy. He also urged people to be cautious when they come across this car parked unattended, particularly at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. Wong informed the Ministry of External Affairs and the police about the matter.
Wong’s tweet on X read, “Alert!!! The car below bearing 63 CD plate is FAKE. This is NOT our Embassy car. We have alerted MEA & the Police. With so many threats around, be extra careful when you see this car parked unattended. Especially at the IGI.” The tweet included a photo of the car with the fake number plate.
In India, diplomatic vehicles are easily identifiable by their blue number plates with white lettering. These plates feature the letters “CD” followed by a two-digit code and a registration number.
The Singapore High Commission in India shared the incident on its official Twitter account, tagging the Delhi Police, the Ministry of External Affairs, and the Delhi Airport. The tweet aimed to raise awareness and ensure that people remain vigilant in light of potential security threats.
The Singapore envoy’s swift action in reporting the fake number plate to the relevant authorities demonstrates the importance of maintaining the integrity of diplomatic vehicles.
