- Rs 3,000 per stolen bike
Bhopal – Bhopal police have dismantled a sophisticated vehicle theft ring operating on demand, stealing bikes for as little as Rs 3,000 per “hit.” The stolen vehicles were either stripped for parts or sold with fraudulent registration documents.
The mastermind was a tech-savvy mechanic who meticulously disassembled vehicles. This network’s reach extended across major police station areas in Bhopal.
The investigation began after a Suzuki Access scooter was reported stolen from Shikha Tower’s parking on May 21. This initiated “Operation Gearlock,” led by ACP Anil Vajpayee. Following extensive searches and a crucial tip, Arshan and Naved were arrested. Naved, the mechanic, confessed to disassembling stolen vehicles, and police found a cutting machine and a complete parts “factory” at his location.
The arrested individuals include: Arshan Khan (19), Naved Khan (24), Sahil Khan (23), Imran Ali (22), Salman Khan (28), Sajjad Khan (37), and Haider Ali (32).
Police recovered eight two-wheelers (Access and Splendor models), along with chassis, engines, and fake documents, valued at Rs 7.5 lakh. This case highlights a new breed of technologically adept criminals who exploit RTO data and forge documents. Bhopal Police’s decisive action has crippled a gang that operated with impunity. Interrogations are ongoing, with police suspecting the gang’s connections extend beyond Bhopal to other districts and potentially other states.
