The Kotwali police in lalkuan caught two alleged members of an inter-State vehicle lifter gang and have also seized five of the two-wheelers stolen by the accused men. Police have continued efforts to track the leader of the gang who has so far managed to elude the authorities. Different locations are being checked by the police in search of the wanted gang leader.
Addressing media persons at the Kotwali, the police circle officer lokjit Singh informed that information had been received about some people stealing vehicles and selling them in other States., Those involved in the criminal activity were stated to have connections with Bareily based Nawab.
The police team investigating the inputs found some suspicious element in the activities of Bhim Sen, a man running a chow mein stall at Halduchaud. Some of the police team members were set to tail the suspect when the informant came up with news about reported attempt to sell five stolen motorcycles. Receiving the information, the police team raided the home of the main accused Karan at Baror Nawabganj where they found five stolen motor cycles. The police caught Salman an alleged accomplice in the vehicle thefts but the alleged ringleader Karan managed to escape and evade the police.
The police circle officer informed that the accused duo used to set up fast food cart at localities in lalkuan and Halduchaud. They used to observe the target area and activities therein and whenever they got a chance one of them would steal a motorcycle and get it to Nawabganj on the same night. In order to lessen chances of people finding their presence suspicious in the area, the team members used to take turn selling chowmein at the cart. Meanwhile, police teams have continued their search for the alleged leader of this gang of motorcycle thieves. Sources state that the police have reason to suspect that Karan, the purported ringleader who is on the run, may have a few stolen motorcycles with him.