Two thieves nabbed, 16 vehicles recovered

Chandigarh, June 24

Two vehicle thieves have been arrested by the Chandigarh Police, which has led to the recovery of 15 two-wheelers and an e-rickshaw. The accused have been identified as Monu and Suraj, both residents of EWS Colony, Dhanas.

The police said following a tip-off a naka was laid near Dhanas. During checking a motorcycle was stopped and during verification the registration number of the motorcycle was found to be fake. Later, it was discovered that the two-wheeler had been stolen from Dhanas in October last year.

The police said both accused had been arrested and after investigations more vehicles were recovered. A total of 16 vehicles, including 11 motorcycles, four scooters and an e-rickshaw had been recovered.

The police said both accused, who are unemployed, used to steal vehicles for joy ride and later abandon them at different places.