Barackpore Police Bust Interstate Bike Theft Racket, Arrest 6, Recover 12 Stolen Bikes
Just fifteen days after dismantling a major interstate car theft syndicate, the Barackpore Police Commissionerate has struck again—this time cracking an elaborate motorcycle theft racket that spanned state lines. Acting on a tip-off and following an investigation into a recent theft, police arrested six individuals and recovered 12 stolen motorcycles. According to officials, a complaint was lodged at Titagarh Police Station on July 30 regarding a stolen bike. The ensuing investigation led the police to neighbouring Hooghly district, where six suspects were apprehended. All six are believed to be part of a larger network involved in trafficking two-wheelers across state borders. The breakthrough was formally announced on Saturday during a press briefing at Titagarh Police Station, where Deputy Commissioner (Central), Indra Badan Jha, hailed the operation as another milestone in the Commissionerate’s recent crime-fighting efforts. Earlier, on July 18, the Commissionerate’s Special Task Force had made headlines by busting an interstate gang involved in four-wheeler thefts. That operation also led to multiple arrests and vehicle recoveries. Officials say the two operations, conducted just two weeks apart, reflect growing coordination and intelligence-driven policing within the Commissionerate. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the bike trafficking network and whether the two rackets are interlinked. The recovered motorcycles are being matched against outstanding theft reports, and further arrests have not been ruled out. Police sources indicate that stolen vehicles were being sold in other states using forged documents. Authorities are also probing possible involvement of organised crime elements in the illegal trade.
