ITANAGAR, Aug. 10: Chimpu Police in Arunachal Pradesh have recovered 10 TVS NTORQ scooters in connection with a suspected inter-state two-wheeler theft network operating in the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR), police said.
The recovery was made during investigation into Chimpu Police Station Case No. 63/2026, registered under Section 305(B) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), following the theft of a TVS scooter from Zoo Road in Itanagar.
Police intensified night patrolling and naka checking following frequent reports of two-wheeler thefts in the ICR. During one such operation, police apprehended a child in conflict with law (CCWL) allegedly found with a suspected stolen scooter.
During questioning, the juvenile allegedly disclosed involvement in several two-wheeler thefts in the ICR, reportedly in association with other juveniles.
A Chimpu Police team led by Inspector N Nishant, Officer-in-Charge of Chimpu Police Station, subsequently travelled to Gohpur in Assam and recovered five scooters from different locations.
In a separate operation at Ganga Village, another team led by SI Taba Tate seized four TVS NTORQ scooters for verification. Police are examining their ownership and possible links to theft cases.
So far, four CCWLs have been apprehended in the case. Preliminary investigation suggested they had worked as labourers in Itanagar and allegedly stole two-wheelers from the ICR before disposing of them in Assam.
Police said the identities of the juveniles would not be disclosed in accordance with laws protecting children in conflict with law. Persons found in possession of suspected stolen vehicles, including alleged receivers or purchasers, have also been served notices under Section 317(2) of the BNS, wherever applicable.
The recovered vehicles, identified through their chassis and engine numbers, are being linked with theft cases as part of the ongoing investigation.
Police urged rightful owners to approach Chimpu Police Station through the police station where they originally lodged the FIR. Vehicles will be released after ownership verification and completion of legal formalities.
Itanagar ICR SP Jummar Basar appreciated the police personnel involved in the recovery operations and advised citizens to verify ownership documents before purchasing second-hand vehicles. He also urged vehicle owners to use secure parking, locks and anti-theft devices and report thefts immediately.
