Raipur cops arrest youth with 10 stolen bikes

A motorbike lifter, who was allegedly stealing bikes by utilizing a grasp key, was arrested in Raipur together with 10 two-wheelers stolen from separate places within the metropolis. A group from Khamtarai police station entrusted with the duty to probe automobile lifting instances reported in its jurisdiction, on Monday arrested a thief recognized as Laxman Barle (21), a resident of Hirapur space underneath Kabir Nagar police station limits, and recovered 10 two-wheelers from his possession, mentioned police sources. The estimated market worth of the seized two-wheelers could be round Rs 7 lakh, mentioned police sources. “During interrogation, the accused admitted to stealing vehicles from separate locations in the city by using a master key. Investigation is underway to find out whether the accused has sold the lifted vehicles to anyone,” mentioned police sources, including that to fulfill his want for costly articles and sedative supplies, the accused was stealing bikes and promoting them at a less expensive charge. Investigation revealed that the arrested accused had spent jail time period in reference to bike theft, added police sources. Acting on exact inputs concerning the thief, a police group swung into motion and intercepted Barle. During questioning, Barle admitted of stealing the automobiles,” mentioned police sources. An offence on this connection was registered with Khamtarai police station underneath related Section of Indian Penal Code (IPC).