By Special Correspondent
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh Police have intensified action against vehicle theft across the state, achieving significant success over the past 30 days through a well-planned and coordinated campaign. With sustained surveillance, analysis of technical evidence, CCTV footage, informer networks and strong inter-district coordination, police teams have cracked several cases and arrested habitual and inter-state vehicle theft gangs.
During the drive, police recovered a total of 91 stolen vehicles, including 81 motorcycles, three cars, three e-rickshaws and four tractor trolley or rotavator units. Legal action has been initiated against the accused in all cases.
Major recoveries were reported from Gwalior, where 17 motorcycles and one car were seized, and Indore, where a two-wheeler theft gang was busted, leading to the recovery of 13 motorcycles worth around Rs 14 lakh. In Mandsaur, police acted against inter-state gangs and seized 15 stolen vehicles, including motorcycles and a four-wheeler.
Bhopal police recovered nine two-wheelers from urban and railway areas, while Ujjain police seized five motorcycles. Recoveries were also reported from Narmadapuram, Sagar, Neemuch, Guna, Damoh and Chhindwara. In Sehore, Datia, Khandwa and Morena, police seized tractors, trolleys, a Bolero pickup and a rotavator.
Additionally, e-rickshaws were recovered in Chhatarpur and Katni, while Vidisha police traced and seized a stolen car, highlighting the effectiveness of the coordinated statewide operation.
