Task Force arrests vehicle theft offenders linked to bike theft and shutter-lifting cases
Hyderabad: The Commissioner’s Task Force, West Zone on Tuesday arrested three vehicle theft offenders linked to multiple bike theft and shutter-lifting cases across the Rachakonda Commissionerate.
Three accused arrested, vehicles seized
Police identified the accused as Sardar Jagjoth Singh alias Sahil (24) of BK Guda, Ajmera Murali Kumar (19) of Sanath Nagar, and Sirsuval Tilak (19) of Balkampet in SR Nagar. According to police, the trio worked together in vehicle thefts and commercial break-ins.
During the operation, Task Force teams seized four two-wheelers and clothes used during the crimes. The recovered vehicles include a Royal Enfield Bullet (TS08EX7316), a Honda Dio (TS08FF7489), a Hero Passion Pro (TS08EX4263), and a TVS N-Torq scooter. Police said the accused used the scooter to commit offences.
Confession links accused to multiple cases
Investigators said the accused confessed to five cases. These cases were registered at Nacharam, Kushaiguda, Keesara, Alwal, and Jawahar Nagar police stations. Police booked the cases under Sections 303(2), 305(a), 305(b), and 331(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Lifestyle expenses drove crimes
According to police, Jagjoth Singh, a known rowdy sheeter, befriended the other two accused. Moreover, all three developed habits of alcohol consumption and smoking. Therefore, they sought quick money to meet their expenses.
Before each crime, the trio planned together. They targeted parked motorcycles and closed shops. After committing thefts and shutter-lifting break-ins, they fled and either used or disposed of the stolen property.
Arrest during patrol
On January 6, 2026, the West Zone Task Force intercepted the accused at Balnagar X Road. The team acted on credible information and made the arrests.
Inspector Ch. Yadender and Sub-Inspector D. Ravi Raj supervised the operation along with their staff.
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