Ambala: Haryana transport minister Anil Vij has ordered a detailed investigation into the assets and income of a man who placed the highest bid of nearly ₹1.12 crore for the VIP registration number HR88B-8888 but later backed out, forfeiting his security deposit. The minister said the unusual bid raises serious questions about the bidder's financial capacity and intentions. Speaking to the media, Vij explained that the state allots fancy and VVIP vehicle numbers through an online auction system, which not only enhances a buyer's prestige but also contributes significantly to govt revenue. In the recent auction, a Hisar-based bidder offered over ₹1.1 crore for HR88B-8888 — a record in the country — and made headlines but failed to deposit the money by deadline. Terming the incident a

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