Hebbagodi Police Station has busted an alleged inter-state two-wheeler theft racket and arrested two persons accused of stealing vehicles and preparing fake registration documents for illegal resale.
Police said the operation led to the seizure of 51 stolen two-wheelers along with 501 fake RC (Registration Certificate) cards allegedly used to create forged ownership records.
Inter-state racket under investigation
According to investigators, the accused are suspected to have stolen motorcycles and scooters from different locations before altering identification details and producing fake documents to sell the vehicles illegally.
Officials stated that the racket may have links extending beyond Karnataka, prompting further investigation into interstate connections and possible accomplices.
The fake RC cards were reportedly used to disguise the identity of stolen vehicles and mislead potential buyers.
Major seizure during police operation
Police carried out the operation following intelligence inputs and technical surveillance. Authorities said the recovered vehicles are believed to have been stolen from multiple districts and urban areas.
The seizure of a large number of forged registration documents has also raised concerns regarding document fraud and illegal vehicle networks operating across states.
Investigators are now verifying chassis numbers, ownership records and possible links to additional theft cases.
Public urged to verify vehicle documents carefully
Police have advised second-hand vehicle buyers to carefully verify registration details and ownership documents before purchasing vehicles.
Officials warned that fake RC cards and forged identification papers are increasingly being used by organised criminal groups involved in vehicle theft and resale operations.
Authorities also encouraged citizens to report suspicious vehicle transactions and unverified dealerships.
Crackdown on organised vehicle crime continues
The arrests are part of Bengaluru police’s ongoing efforts to dismantle organised theft syndicates and strengthen monitoring of vehicle-related crimes.
Law enforcement officials indicated that further arrests and recoveries may follow as the investigation progresses.
The case has highlighted the growing sophistication of vehicle theft networks and the need for stricter verification systems in the used vehicle market.