In a major crackdown on organized crime, Arunachal Pradesh Police have successfully busted an inter-state racket involved in the theft and illegal transportation of luxury vehicles. The operation led to the seizure of 16 high-end cars and the arrest of one main accused, dealing a significant blow to the syndicate operating across state borders.
The breakthrough came after a meticulously planned operation by a special team from the Capital Police Station in Itanagar, acting on specific intelligence inputs about suspicious vehicle movements. The seized vehicles included premium brands such as Toyota Fortuner, Mahindra Thar, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, and several SUVs and sedans, all suspected to have been stolen from various parts of the country and smuggled into Arunachal Pradesh for resale or further transport.
Key details of the operation:
- The arrested individual, identified as the key handler and transporter in the racket, was nabbed along with incriminating documents, fake registration papers, and tools used for tampering with vehicle identification numbers (VIN).
- The 16 luxury and mid-segment vehicles were recovered from different locations in and around Itanagar and Papum Pare district.
- Preliminary investigations reveal the syndicate’s network spanned multiple states, with vehicles stolen primarily from Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, and other parts of eastern India before being routed through Arunachal for disposal or onward movement.
- Police suspect involvement of a larger chain including vehicle thieves, forgers, middlemen, and buyers willing to purchase high-end cars at heavily discounted rates without proper documentation.
The Arunachal Pradesh Police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, Motor Vehicles Act, and provisions related to organized crime and cheating. Further interrogations are underway to identify other members of the gang, trace the origin of each seized vehicle, and locate potential buyers or additional stolen cars.
This successful bust highlights the growing sophistication of inter-state vehicle theft networks targeting the Northeast and underscores the importance of enhanced inter-state police coordination, intelligence sharing, and stricter verification at entry points.
Authorities have appealed to citizens to remain vigilant while purchasing second-hand vehicles and to verify documents thoroughly through official channels. The recovered vehicles are currently in police custody pending verification, ownership tracing, and eventual return to rightful owners.
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