Imphal: Manipur Police on Monday arrested two more individuals and recovered a stolen car in Imphal West district, following an initial arrest that led to the apprehension of a vehicle lifter in Thoubal district on Sunday, officials reported on Tuesday.
The recovered vehicles were part of an inter-district vehicle theft ring busted by police teams from Thoubal and Imphal West districts, who recovered two stolen cars and a two-wheeler over the past 48 hours.
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Following the investigation of a vehicle theft case registered at Imphal police station, two vehicle lifters — later identified as Takhellambam Nongshaba Singh (20), of Uripok Polem Leikai, presently residing at Thangmeiband Yumnam Leikai, and Haobam Sanayai Singh (25), of Itam Nungoi Khunou — were arrested from different locations on Monday.
From their possession, one four-wheeler, a Maruti Swift Dzire bearing registration number MN 06 LA 1917, was recovered.
In a follow-up action, the arrests and the recovery of the stolen vehicle were based on interrogation reports provided by Md. Naseer Khan (36), who had earlier been arrested by the police.
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Md. Khan, of Sangaiyumfam Part I, Sabal Leikai, Thoubal district, was arrested from his residence. One Maruti Suzuki A-Star and one Yamaha Fascino were recovered from his possession.
Police added that more recoveries are possible, as in-depth searches for other accomplices who aided the accused in stealing the vehicles are still ongoing.