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Bike lifter arrested in Pune; 8 motorcycles recovered
The accused is identified as Nasir Shamsuddin Sheikh, a resident of Solu in Khed tahsil. He was arrested from the Markal area of Pimpri-Chinchwad city on November 27.
The Pimpri-Chinchwad police have arrested person in a connection with motorcycle theft, said officials on Saturday.
The accused is identified as Nasir Shamsuddin Sheikh, a resident of Solu in Khed tahsil. He was arrested from the Markal area of Pimpri-Chinchwad city on November 27.
During night patrolling, a team of Alandi police received a tip-off from an informer about the presence of a man involved in a motorcycle theft case.
Accordingly, a trap was laid and the accused was arrested with a motorcycle, said officials. When asked about necessary documents of the motorcycle in his possession Sheikh failed to produce it, and was arrested for a probe.
During interrogation, it was revealed that Sheikh has stolen 5 motorcycles, three from Dighi and one each from Alandi and Talegaon Dabhade areas.
Complaints against him were already registered at Dighi, Alandi and Talegaon Dabhade police stations.
The police have recovered 5 motorcycles worth ₹2,55,000 lakh and the identification of three more vehicles is underway.
