Raichur: Police in Sindhanur taluk recovered 50 stolen motorcycles worth Rs 35.2 lakh and arrested five individuals in what they described as the biggest such seizure in the subdivision.
Investigation Leads to Major Breakthrough
The breakthrough came while investigating the January 30 theft of a Royal Enfield motorcycle belonging to one Hanumanagouda. The network allegedly targeted motorcycles parked outside houses at night and sold them across Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Arrested Accused
Police identified the arrested accused as Channabasava Hugar, Raghavendra, and Maheboob of Maski, who allegedly stole the motorcycles, and Rafeeq and Mahammad Lal of Andhra Pradesh, who allegedly purchased them. Efforts are on to trace two more suspects.
Recovered Motorcycles Distribution
- 15 linked to Maski
- 6 to Kavital
- 5 to Lingsugur
- 4 to Sindhanur Rural
- 2 each to Balaganur, Sirwar, Mudgal, and Turvihal
- 1 to Hutti
- 11 to police stations in other districts
Operation Led by Local Officers
The operation was led by Balaganur sub-inspector Yariyappa under circle inspector Vinayak, with guidance from senior district police officers. Police said the seizure surpassed Yariyappa’s previous recovery of 27 stolen motorcycles last year. SP Arunangshu Giri commended the team and urged vehicle owners to remain vigilant.
