Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Red Fort Blast Exposes Gaps in NCR's Used Car Market
The car bomb used in the Red Fort blast was sold multiple times without proper registration, highlighting issues in Delhi's used car market.
There are many unregulated dealers, and the transfer process can be delayed or ignored, especially for interstate sales.
Hyundai i20 used in blast was never officially transferred despite multiple sales
Over 5,000 unregulated second-hand car dealers operate in Delhi
Transfer process takes 7 days if done correctly, but dealers may delay or omit it
Interstate transfers require Form 28, but dealers may sell cars across states without proper registration
- Who
- Second-hand car dealers in Delhi, buyers and sellers of the Hyundai i20 used in the Red Fort blast
- What
- Exposed gaps in the used car market and transfer process
- When
- The incident came to light after the November 10 Red Fort blast
- Where
- Delhi and neighboring districts (NCR)
- Why
- To highlight the need for streamlining the used car market and transfer process
Dealers' Perspective
Regulatory Perspective
Regulation
Dealers' Perspective
Dealers argue that the current lack of regulation allows them to operate freely and profitably
Regulatory Perspective
Regulators emphasize the need for checks and balances to prevent misuse and ensure transparency
- Number of second-hand car dealers in Delhi
- Roughly 5,000
- Forms required for car transfer
- Form 29 and Form 30
- Time for car registration transfer
- 7 days if done correctly
- Form required for interstate transfers
- Form 28
- Potential reason for delayed or omitted registration
- To increase vehicle market value