Gonda Police Bust Interstate Vehicle Thief Gang, Recover Seven Motorcycles

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Interstate Vehicle Thief Gang Busted in Gonda

In the Wazirganj police station area of Gonda, police have busted an interstate vehicle theft gang during a vehicle checking operation, recovering seven stolen motorcycles. Three accused individuals have been arrested in this connection, while a juvenile delinquent has been taken into police protection.

Discovery and Recovery

The operation was carried out on November 10, 2026, by a team led by Sub-Inspector Prabhakar Pandey, acting on a tip-off near Tikri intersection. Police cordoned off the area near the concrete road in Tikri jungle and recovered seven stolen motorcycles hidden in the bushes.

Accused Identified and Interrogation

The arrested accused have been identified as Akash Sonkar, Arvind Kori, and Vivek Nishad, all residents of the Wazirganj police station area. During preliminary interrogation, they confessed to stealing motorcycles from various districts and concealing them in secluded locations. They admitted to altering or removing number plates to conceal the vehicles' identities.

Interstate Network Revealed

The arrested accused revealed that they had carried out vehicle thefts in areas including Ayodhya's Naya Ghat, Dharam Chowk, Purakalandar, and also in the Maghar area of Khalilabad. The gang employed specific methods to execute their crimes, with the primary focus being on obscuring the identity of the stolen vehicles.

Links to Previous Crimes

One of the recovered motorcycles was found to be linked to a previous theft case registered at the Wazirganj police station, indicating the gang's active involvement in past criminal activities. Interrogation also revealed that the apprehended individuals and the juvenile delinquent have prior criminal records, suggesting they are part of an organized syndicate operating for an extended period.

Police Investigation and Future Actions

Police believe the gang profited by selling stolen vehicles at low prices. A case has been registered under relevant sections at the Wazirganj police station, and police are conducting a thorough investigation to identify other members of the gang and their network for selling stolen vehicles. This action highlights the alertness of the local police and the effectiveness of their informant system.

Recognition and Ongoing Search

The Superintendent of Police announced a reward for Sub-Inspector Prabhakar Pandey and his team for their commendable work. Police are now searching for associates of the gang involved in purchasing and further distributing the stolen motorcycles. Special teams have been formed to unravel the entire network, and operations are extended to neighboring districts.