Mumbai: In a first, the Vasai-Virar traffic police have decided to auction 930 impounded vehicles online after their owners failed to claim them despite repeated notices. The vehicles, including over 120 seized in the past year, were picked up for being abandoned on roads and obstructing traffic across the region. Vasai-Virar cops to auction 930 seized vehicles amid safety, space concerns Officials said the move aims to tackle growing congestion and safety concerns caused by such vehicles. Apart from choking roads, these vehicles also pose risks of misuse for illegal activities. Many have been lying unattended for years, with locals reporting children playing in and around them, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. The traffic police had earlier faced hurdles in removing these vehicles due to a lack of storage space. According to the police, this issue was resolved after securing a site in Achole, allowing authorities to step up action against abandoned vehicles. Vehicles seized during enforcement drives were also added to the list. Notices were allegedly issued twice to trace owners, but …