3 arrested in Manipur vehicle theft case, stolen vehicles recovered

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.

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.

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.