Kotwali police have arrested 2 alleged members of an interstate vehicle theft network in Roorkee and recovered 8 motorcycles believed to have been stolen from Mangalore and nearby districts. A minor was detained during the operation, while a third suspect escaped from the spot.

The arrests followed the theft of a motorcycle from a private hospital parking area on a highway. The vehicle belonged to Inam, a resident of Kumradi in the Mangalore area. After the theft, he submitted a complaint at the Kotwali against unidentified thieves.

Police formed a special team after receiving the complaint and began examining surveillance footage around the hospital and nearby routes. Investigators reviewed recordings from approximately 171 CCTV cameras while tracing the suspects’ movements and possible escape paths.

Police recover motorcycles from secluded orchard

The investigation, supported by technical assistance and intelligence inputs, led officers to Monu alias Mannu, a resident of Dhandera Phatak in Roorkee, and his minor associate. Police surrounded the suspects and took them into custody.

Their alleged associate Mangaram managed to flee before officers could detain him. Police said teams are conducting searches to locate him.

Acting on information provided during the investigation, officers found 8 motorcycles concealed in a secluded orchard near Landhaura Road. Circle Officer Abhinav Chaudhary said the initial inquiry indicated that the motorcycles had been stolen from Mangalore and different nearby districts.

The recovery connects the case to more than the original hospital-parking theft. However, the police account remains part of the ongoing investigation, and the recovered vehicles will need to be linked to individual theft complaints through further verification.

Why the suspects targeted Splendor motorcycles

According to the preliminary police inquiry, all 8 recovered motorcycles are Splendor models. Investigators said the suspects focused on this model because it has strong demand in the market and its spare parts can be sold relatively easily.

Police said the group initially intended to sell the stolen motorcycles. When finding a buyer became difficult or selling the complete vehicle appeared risky, the suspects allegedly removed valuable parts and sold them separately in the market.

Officials also said the accused carried out the thefts to fund expensive personal interests. These claims are based on the initial questioning and may be examined further as the investigation continues.

The case began with a complaint from a single vehicle owner but expanded after CCTV analysis, technical support and field intelligence helped police identify the suspected network. The recovery of 8 motorcycles may assist officers in matching the vehicles with additional theft reports from the area.

Investigation continues

Police are continuing efforts to trace Mangaram and establish the ownership and theft details of each recovered motorcycle. Further legal action will depend on the investigation, the evidence collected and the findings in the related cases.

Conclusion

Roorkee police have recovered 8 Splendor motorcycles after detaining 2 suspected members of an interstate theft network. The search for Mangaram and verification of the motorcycles’ theft records remain underway.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many people did Roorkee police detain?

Police arrested Monu alias Mannu and detained a minor associate. A third suspect, Mangaram, escaped.

Q. How many motorcycles were recovered?

Police recovered 8 motorcycles from a secluded orchard near Landhaura Road.

Q. Which motorcycle model was recovered?

All the recovered motorcycles were identified as Splendor models.

Q. Where were the motorcycles allegedly stolen from?

The initial inquiry indicated that they were stolen from Mangalore and nearby districts.

Q. How did police identify the suspects?

Investigators examined footage from approximately 171 CCTV cameras and used technical assistance and intelligence inputs.

Q. What happened to the third suspect?

Mangaram escaped from the spot, and police teams are searching for him.

Q. Why did the suspects allegedly target Splendor motorcycles?

Police said the model has strong market demand and its spare parts can be sold separately.

Q. Where were the recovered motorcycles found?

They were found concealed in a secluded orchard near Landhaura Road.