Police Arrest Gang Dismantling Stolen Motorcycle for Parts in Kathmandu

Police have arrested a gang involved in stealing motorcycles from the Sankata Temple area in Kathmandu, dismantling them into parts for resale, and fitting them onto other motorcycles. Three individuals were apprehended in Budhanilkantha while they were selling parts of a stolen motorcycle, registration number Ba.Pra. 02-016 Pa 6143, which was stolen from the parking area of Sankata Temple in Kathmandu Metropolitan City Ward 22.

The arrested individuals are 31-year-old Laxman Bishwakarma, a resident of Hattigauda originally from Morang; 28-year-old Nar Bahadur Chitre, a resident of Hattigauda originally from Arghakhanchi; and 38-year-old local Karan Khadgi. Acting on a tip-off, a team from the Police Beat Budhanilkantha took them into custody for hiding the stolen motorcycle at a location in Hattigauda, removing its parts for sale and distribution, and fitting them onto other old motorcycles.

Police recovered two tires from the stolen motorcycle, an engine component, a visor, a silencer, a fuel tank, and chassis parts from their possession. The gang had even cut and dismantled the chassis number to erase identification. Furthermore, police also recovered three other motorcycles fitted with the stolen parts and various tools used for dismantling the components.

According to Police Superintendent Pawan Kumar Bhattarai, spokesperson for the Kathmandu District Police Range, further investigation and legal proceedings against the three arrested individuals are underway. Police stated that efforts are ongoing to track down other members of such gangs who steal motorcycles from various parts of the city, take them to garages or secluded places, and alter their appearance.