Shillong, April 24: Police recovered two scooties and arrested five persons in connection with the theft of vehicles.
According to the police, on April 23, telephonic information was received from Wanphida O. Laloo of Ummulong village regarding the theft of his scooty (Regn. No. ML-05 W-6877) from lalong Civil Hospital, Jowai.
CCTV footage analysis was done and one vehicle was identified. Acting swiftly, intensive patrolling was conducted, leading to the interception of the vehicle. Five occupants, including four minors, were detained and brought to Phramer Traffic Cell, WJH District for interrogation.
During questioning, one child in conflict with law (CICL) disclosed that the stolen scooty had been taken to Pdengshakap village, West Jaintia Hills. Based on this input, a police team proceeded to the location and successfully recovered the stolen vehicle after observing due legal formalities.
In a related development on the same day, a complaint was received from Bastanroy Mawthoh of Nongmensong, Langkyrding, regarding the theft of his scooty (Regn. No. ML-05 AF-5040, Yamaha Ray ZR, Matt Black with golden rims) around 2:30 AM. The vehicle was also recovered from Pdengshakap village. Eventually, both vehicles have been secured and brought to the PhramerTraffic Cell for necessary legal action.
Citizens are advised to remain vigilant and ensure that their vehicles are properly secured at all times. Any suspicious activity should be reported immediately to the nearest police station or by dialing112, police said.
