In a puzzling development, the Trichy city police have launched a comprehensive investigation after registering multiple cases concerning dozens of motorcycles found abandoned in various public locations across the city. The authorities are actively probing the underlying reasons behind these mysterious abandonments, which have raised concerns among residents and law enforcement officials alike.
Widespread Incidents Across Multiple Police Jurisdictions
Cases have been formally filed at several police stations, including KK Nagar, Srirangam, Fort, and Woraiyur. The scale of the incidents varies significantly between areas. In the KK Nagar police jurisdiction, approximately four two-wheelers were discovered abandoned. Meanwhile, the Srirangam limit recorded eight abandoned vehicles, the Fort area saw a substantial fourteen motorcycles left behind, and Thillai Nagar reported three such cases.
Police Investigation and Legal Proceedings
Speaking to media representatives, police officials revealed that the exact timing of when these vehicles were abandoned remains undetermined at this stage of the investigation. All the abandoned motorcycles and mopeds have been systematically impounded and transported to their respective police stations for further examination and safekeeping.
The police have invoked Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita while registering these cases, indicating the seriousness with which they are treating these incidents. This legal provision allows authorities to take appropriate action regarding unclaimed property found in public spaces.
Potential Outcomes for Unclaimed Vehicles
Officials have clarified that if the legitimate owners fail to come forward and properly claim their vehicles within the stipulated timeframe, the abandoned motorcycles will be processed for public auction. This standard procedure ensures that unclaimed property does not remain indefinitely in police custody while providing an opportunity for recovery or disposal according to established legal protocols.
The police continue their investigation into this unusual pattern of vehicle abandonment, examining potential motives ranging from theft-related activities to other unexplained circumstances that might have led owners to leave their motorcycles in public areas throughout Trichy.
