DISPUR: In a significant operation, Dispur Police have arrested three individuals in connection with a widespread car theft racket targeting vehicle rentals across Assam. The accused, identified as Samarendra Singh, Aku Izam Yonovas, and Ashram Uniya, were nabbed from Tinsukia on Wednesday, April 30.
The gang’s operating method involved renting vehicles by offering attractive payments, only to later sell them off in Manipur. The trio was in Tinsukia, allegedly trying to repeat the scam, when police intervened.
All three are currently under interrogation at Dispur Police Station. The case came to light following a similar incident in Guwahati, where a rented vehicle was never returned, sparking suspicion and leading to a deeper probe.
Meanwhile, the Assam Police have busted a major interstate vehicle theft racket, arresting 11 individuals. The gang from Manipur was notorious for swiftly stealing and smuggling high-end motorcycles and cars, with reports stating they could steal a bike in just 45 seconds.
The police recovered 13 stolen motorcycles, including 12 Royal Enfield bikes, and three stolen cars-two Mahindra Thar SUVs and a Mahindra Scorpio. The investigation showed that the gang used commercial buses to take the stolen bikes to Manipur, proving how well-planned their operations were.
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