Interstate gang targeting sports bikes busted, 3 held

Ahmedabad: The Local Crime Branch (Zone-1) of city police busted an interstate gang involved in stealing high-end sports bikes and arrested three men native of Rajasthan. They also recovered 13 stolen two-wheelers worth Rs 13 lakh, resulting in detection of 12 previously undetected cases.Acting on specific intelligence during routine patrolling, an LCB Zone-1 team identified suspects stealing premium bikes such as Yamaha R15, MT-15, KTM Duke and Pulsar RS 200. Following coordinated surveillance, three accused were apprehended, leading to the detection of cases registered at Gujarat University, Vastrapur, Sola High Court, Ghatlodia, Bodakdev and Sabarmati police stations.The arrested accused have been identified as Sunilkumar Garasia (21), a resident of Memnagar originally from Sirohi, Rajasthan; Kailash Rot (22), residing in Thaltej and hailing from Dungarpur; and Vijesh Nanoma (19), also from Dungarpur and living in Thaltej. Police said all three were employed in low-income jobs — two as food delivery workers and one as a housekeeping staffer at a mall — while allegedly engaging in thefts.According to investigators, the trio scouted for vehicles across the city. Based on their inputs, their associates from Rajasthan — Thavra alias Thavo Hansaram Garasia, Vikas Kumar Kesra Ram Garasia and Pravin Garasia — would travel to Ahmedabad, steal motorcycles at night and return the same day. The co-accused are currently absconding.Police recovered multiple stolen motorcycles, including Yamaha R15 and MT-15, KTM Duke models, Pulsar RS 200 and a Royal Enfield, linking them to FIRs registered earlier this year. Officials said the gang had been active for nearly two months, primarily targeting parked bikes in residential and public areas.Preliminary investigations revealed that the stolen vehicles were transported to Rajasthan and sold at throwaway prices ranging between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000, driven by demand for sports bikes in rural pockets. Police are also probing whether the bikes were used for other illegal activities and how registration details were altered.Head: Low-Tech Tools, High-End TargetsTwo-tier network: A well-coordinated structure with Ahmedabad-based scouts and Rajasthan-based execution teams ensured seamless operations across state linesTarget mapping through recce: Local operatives conducted systematic surveillance in upscale areas like Vastrapur, Bodakdev, and Ghatlodia to identify high-end motorcycles with predictable parking patternsReal-time intelligence sharing: Precise details — location, timing, and vulnerability — were relayed to outstation accomplices, enabling highly targeted theftsNight-time strike strategy: The core theft team entered the city after dark, minimising visibility and maximising escape windowsLow-tech, low-profile tools: Instead of sophisticated gadgets, the gang relied on basic tools to break locks, reducing suspicion and forensic traceabilitySwift interstate evacuation: Stolen bikes were moved out of Gujarat within hours — often the same night — cutting down the risk of local interceptionSafe havens in remote belts: Vehicles were taken to isolated areas in Rajasthan, making tracking and recovery difficultQuick liquidation: Bikes were sold off rapidly at throwaway prices (Rs 10,000–Rs15,000), prioritising speed over profitRole segmentation: Different members handled scouting, theft, transport, and disposal — ensuring no single arrest could expose the entire network
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