Major Breakthrough in Two-Wheeler Thefts in Chhattisgarh

A recent joint operation by the Mohan Nagar police station and a special task force has led to the busting of a gang involved in stealing two-wheelers in the district. The gang, consisting of a juvenile and two adults, has been accused of stealing 19 vehicles, including 10 Honda Activas and 9 other motorcycles, valued at around Rs 15 lakh, in the past four months.

Key Takeaways:

• The gang of vehicle lifters was busted in a joint operation by Mohan Nagar police station and a special task force.
• The accused, Rupesh Nishad and Harish Sahu, confessed to stealing 19 vehicles, including 10 Honda Activas and 9 other motorcycles, valued at around Rs 15 lakh.
• The stolen vehicles were being sold at throwaway prices through acquaintances, with 14 buyers knowingly purchasing the vehicles without registration numbers or valid documents.
• The recovery was made possible through the use of the 'Sashakt App', a digital initiative used by Durg police to trace stolen and abandoned vehicles.
• The buyers are facing action for knowingly purchasing the stolen vehicles.
• The accused have been identified as Rupesh Nishad and Harish Sahu, both residents of Durg.
• The juvenile accused are one of the three individuals taken into custody.

Statistics:

• 19 stolen two-wheeler vehicles recovered by the police.
• 10 Honda Activas and 9 other motorcycles stolen by the gang.
• Rs 15 lakh worth of vehicles stolen by the gang in the past four months.
• 14 buyers knowingly purchased the stolen vehicles without registration numbers or valid documents.
• The stolen vehicles were being sold at throwaway prices through acquaintances.

Sources:

• "Mohan Nagar police busted a gang of vehicle lifters and took three." - Staff Reporter, BHILAI, Aug (no date mentioned).

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