Thane police have successfully dismantled a motorbike theft ring, arresting two suspects and recovering 58 stolen vehicles worth over Rs 10 lakh, bringing relief to residents of Bhiwandi and surrounding areas.
Key Points
- Thane police arrested two individuals involved in motorbike thefts after a rise in cases in Bhiwandi.
- A total of 58 stolen motorcycles and scooters, valued at over Rs 10 lakh, were recovered by the police.
- The recovered vehicles are linked to 41 theft cases across multiple police stations in Thane district.
- Police suspect the arrested individuals are part of a larger vehicle theft network and are investigating further accomplices.
Police have arrested two motorbike thieves and recovered 58 stolen two-wheelers from them in Maharashtra's Thane district, an official said.
After a surge in motorbike theft cases in the Bhiwandi area, the police intensified surveillance and laid a trap, following which the duo was apprehended on Monday, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Amarsingh Jadhav told reporters on Tuesday.
Investigation and Recovery
During the investigation, the police recovered 58 motorcycles and scooters, valued at more than Rs 10 lakh, linked to 41 theft cases registered across multiple police stations in the district, he said.
Ongoing Investigation
Police suspect that the accused, Ganesh alias Ganu Raju More (21) and Sahebali alias Chotu Sultanali Sheikh (19), were part of a larger network involved in vehicle thefts and efforts were underway to trace other accomplices, the official added.
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