Port Blair, July 31: The South Andaman District Police has succeeded in solving a Motorcycle theft case within 24 hours, showing professionalism resulting in arrest of accused person and recovery of the theft vehicle.

On 29/07/2024, a motorcycle theft case has been registered at PS Aberdeen and swiftly a team was formed, comprising of SI Arti Roy, HC Vinod Kumar, PCs Jairaj, Jagdish Babu, Surender Singh Yadav, P. Mohd. Rafique and Naw Eileen under the supervision of Inspector Vishal Ram, SHO PS Aberdeen to search the theft motorcycle. Working diligently, the team successfully apprehended the accused person namely T. Sai Kumar S/o Sh. T. Danaiah (23) yrs R/o Dairy Farm, Japan Road and recovered the theft vehicle from his possession within a short span of 24 hrs.

Further, during the period from 1st January, 2024 to 30th July, 2024, total 05 MV theft cases have been registered in South Andaman District i.e. 03 cases at PS Aberdeen and 02 cases at PS Pahargaon. The staff of South Andaman District have worked diligently, gathered information from reliable sources and searched for vehicles using human & technical surveillance, which led them in recovery of 04 stolen vehicles and apprehension of 03 accused persons. This accomplishment highlights the South Andaman District Police dedication towards implementing effective strategies aimed to reduce vehicle thefts cases.

The South Andaman District Police are determined in maintaining this positive momentum and will persist in employing innovative techniques and fostering community collaboration to combat crime. Residents are encouraged to stay vigilant and support police to curb down the menace of illicit activities.

The entire search and recovery operation took place under the guidance of Sub Divisional Police Officers of South Andaman District and overall supervision of Smt. Niharika Bhatt, IPS, Superintendent of Police, South Andaman District.

The general public is requested to share information pertaining to any crime or other illegal activities to Police at 112, 03192-232100, 03192-236641 & 03192-232400. The identity of the informant will be kept secret.