Two Arrested in Mathura with Eight Stolen Motorcycles and a Scooter

Mathura: Kotwali Police have arrested two alleged vehicle thieves and recovered eight stolen motorcycles and a scooter from their possession during an operation against vehicle theft.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Vipin Kumar, 23, a resident of Bajna village under Highway police station limits, and Manish Kumar, 22, a resident of Faujua Aka village under Tappal police station limits in Aligarh district.

Police Catch Suspects During Late-Night Checking

According to police, the arrests took place at around 1:58 am on November 1, when a Kotwali Police team was conducting vehicle and suspicious-person checks near the southern wall of Chaube Ki Bagichi in Bohre Nagar, beneath a peepal tree.

During the checking operation, officers noticed the two youths behaving suspiciously and detained them for questioning. A subsequent search led to the recovery of eight motorcycles and one scooter, all suspected to be stolen.

Investigation Underway to Trace Wider Theft Network

Police have registered a case against both accused following their arrest. Investigators are now verifying the details of the recovered vehicles to identify their rightful owners and establish where they were stolen from.

The accused are also being questioned to determine whether other individuals were involved in the alleged vehicle theft operation. Further legal proceedings are underway.