Hyderabad, oct. 28: Chandanagar police have busted an interstate two-wheeler theft gang and arrested five accused from the Rajahmundry area. Police seized five stolen motorcycles, 11 fake number plates and tools allegedly used to break vehicle locks.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Srinivas disclosed the details at a press conference held at Chandanagar police station on Wednesday.
According to police, the arrests followed a vehicle-checking operation near platform number six of Lingampalli railway station during the night of October 27–28. Two suspicious individuals allegedly attempted to flee, leaving their motorcycles behind. Police chased and apprehended them for questioning.
During interrogation, the accused allegedly confessed to stealing a Royal Enfield Classic 350. Further questioning reportedly revealed the involvement of three other individuals in the theft network.
Chandanagar Police Interstate Bike Theft Gang Investigation Continues
The arrested accused were identified as Gaddam Praveen, 21, Buridi Gopichand, 20, Chodavarapu Dinesh Kumar, 22, Geesala Shanmukha Satyasai, 21, and Seerapu Dinesh Kumar, 22. All five are from Rajahmundry, according to the police.
Investigators said the gang had allegedly been stealing motorcycles in Cyberabad and surrounding areas since December 2025. The accused reportedly attached fake number plates to the stolen vehicles before transporting them to Rajahmundry.
Police recovered five motorcycles, including three Royal Enfield bikes and a KTM Duke. The seizure also included 11 fake number plates and tools allegedly used to open vehicle locks.
Police are continuing their investigation to identify additional theft cases and trace the whereabouts of any other stolen motorcycles. The recovered vehicles and other seized items are being examined as part of the investigation.
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