The Khordha police on Saturday arrested three inter-district motorcycle lifters, who were involved in two-wheelers thefts in Khordha , Ganjam and Boudh districts.
The three accused were identified as Santosh Kumar Jagdev alias Milu, Abhi Jaysingh alias Muna and Sagar Hati. All of them are residents of Kulei village under the Banapur police station in the district.
The police got lead about the gang, while investigating into the complaint of one Basanta Rana, whose motorbike was stolen from the front of Chilika block office on October 14.
Later, on the directions of the Khordha SP and Balugaon SDPO, a team was formed comprising Inspector SK Patnaik. Later, the team conducted raids on various locations across the three districts and recovered 15 stolen motorcycles.