Major police action in Pilibhit: Two members of inter-state bike theft gang arrested, 17 vehicles recovered

Pilibhit police have achieved a major breakthrough. A joint team from Sungarhi police station and the SOG has busted an inter-state vehicle theft gang by arresting two suspects. According to the police, these individuals had been involved in stealing motorcycles from Bareilly and nearby districts for a long time.

Acting on a tip-off regarding suspicious individuals active with stolen bikes, the police set up a trap and apprehended two men in possession of two stolen motorcycles. During initial questioning, the suspects confessed to their crimes.

Based on the information provided by the accused, the police conducted a raid at a specific location, leading to the recovery of 15 additional motorcycles. In total, 17 vehicles have been seized by the police. All recovered bikes were reported stolen from Bareilly and surrounding areas.

Police officials stated that the gang had been active for quite some time and employed various methods to dispose of the stolen vehicles. Efforts are underway to identify the owners by verifying the chassis and engine numbers of the recovered bikes.

Interrogation of the arrested suspects is ongoing. The police expect that the information obtained from them will lead to the swift arrest of other individuals connected to this criminal network.

Local police described this operation as a significant step toward curbing vehicle theft incidents in the region. Authorities have also urged citizens to park their vehicles in secure locations and ensure proper safety measures are in place.

Currently, the police have registered a case against both suspects under relevant sections and have initiated the process to send them to jail. Further investigation is underway to uncover the entire network of the gang.