Police Arrest Three Men Near Maisammaguda and Recover 21 Stolen Motorcycles

The Pet-Basheerabad police on Monday busted an organized auto theft gang, arresting three suspects near Apparel Park in Maisammaguda, Hyderabad. The operation led to the recovery of 21 stolen motorcycles, which were linked to a series of thefts spanning across Telangana and neighboring Andhra Pradesh.

The arrested individuals have been identified by the police as 19-year-old Bouri Ashok Singh, 22-year-old Ayalpuram Raghupathi, also known as Raghu, and 23-year-old Bandi Praneeth, also known as Sonu. According to officials, two other accused individuals, identified as Chaitanya, also known as Sunny, and Suresh, are currently absconding. Two minors in conflict with the law were also linked by the police to the vehicle theft case.

Special police teams apprehended the three suspects during a focused operation near the Apparel Park. Following their apprehension, the accused were produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody.

According to the police, the gang operated in a highly organized manner to target parked motorcycles. The gang members would travel in a car to selected locations, steal the targeted two-wheelers using master keys and tools, and quickly move out of the area to avoid detection by local law enforcement.

The police breakthrough was achieved through the detailed analysis of CCTV footage and local intelligence inputs, which helped the special teams track down and apprehend the suspects.

During the operation, police seized 21 stolen motorcycles, a car used by the gang, three mobile phones, and various tools used to commit the crimes. The seized tools included screwdrivers, cutters, electrical switches, and master keys.

Investigations by the Pet-Basheerabad police revealed that the gang was involved in at least 19 cases, with potential links to up to 21 motorcycle theft cases across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.