After years of demand, the police in Kasaragod district have finally decided to auction a large number of seized vehicles that have been lying idle at various police stations. The move is expected to bring in significant revenue to the government exchequer and also free up valuable space at station premises.

The vehicles to be auctioned include pickups, lorries, autorickshaws, cars, bikes, and other goods vehicles that were confiscated in different cases. Many of these vehicles are currently parked at police stations in Chandera, Chittarikkal, Hosadurga, Kumble, Melparamba, Rajpura, Kasaragod, Nileshwar, Manjeshwar, Badiyadka, Bedadka, and the Kanhangad Nirmiti Kendra.

According to officials, 161 vehicles have been completely damaged and will be sold in the scrap category, while 33 others are not in running condition. The auction will be conducted online through the MSTC Limited platform once all legal formalities are completed.

For years, the accumulation of seized vehicles has been a major problem for the district police. Most of the vehicles were seized during sand smuggling and transportation cases. Left unattended for long periods, they have become overgrown with weeds and vines, with many rusting away in the open.

Police officials say the lack of disposal has created severe space shortages in station premises, often leaving no room even for routine parades and day-to-day parking needs. The Revenue Department has been in constant discussion with the police to resolve the issue, and the auction is now seen as a long-overdue step towards a permanent solution.

While authorities admit that the prolonged neglect has reduced the potential value of the vehicles—resulting in lower-than-expected auction revenues—they believe the move will still bring in crores of rupees and, more importantly, clear the police station premises that have long resembled “vehicle graveyards.”

Both police personnel and local residents are hopeful that the auction will finally restore order to the station premises and set the stage for quicker disposal of newly seized vehicles in the future.