In a major crackdown, Gurgaon police conducted a sweeping operation involving approximately 250 personnel, supported by two SWAT teams, raiding multiple locations in Nuh district last week. The operation targeted a cross-border racket believed to be behind 60% of the city's stolen motorcycles.
Network Spanning Multiple Regions
Police investigations revealed that the network extended from Gurgaon into Nuh and parts of Rajasthan. Stolen motorcycles worth over Rs 1 lakh were funneled into the grey market and sold for as little as Rs 4,000 to Rs 6,000. The coordinated raids focused on Jamalgarh village in Punhana block and Pachgaon in Tauru tehsil, identified as major hubs for receiving and disposing of stolen motorcycles from Gurgaon.
Arrests and Recoveries
Four suspected receivers were arrested, and several others were detained for questioning. Eight stolen motorcycles were recovered during the raids. Among those arrested were Rashid (30), alias Rassi, and Anish (24), alias Suma, both from Pachgaon. Police stated that Rashid is wanted in 13 vehicle theft cases in Gurgaon, while Anish has been booked in three cases, including two for vehicle theft and one under the Arms Act.
Modus Operandi of the Racket
Police explained that the racket was highly organized and deeply entrenched. Of the roughly 2,000 motorcycles stolen from Gurgaon annually, about 1,200 end up in the Nuh region through theft-and-disposal chains. The buyers are often daily wage laborers in the hilly areas of Nuh and adjoining Rajasthan, where cheap motorcycles are in high demand.
Gang members would travel to the city on genuine motorcycles or by auto-rickshaw, scout for targets, and strike quickly. They preferred Hero bikes, especially Splendor and Deluxe models, due to their demand in the grey market. The eight recovered motorcycles were stolen in 2025-26 from Shivaji Nagar and Manesar.
Police Statement on the Operation
“The raid was meant to send a clear message that those involved in organized crime will not be spared,” an officer said. The operation underscores the police's commitment to dismantling cross-border criminal networks and curbing vehicle theft in the region.
