Hyderabad: Chandanagar police arrested five men on Wednesday, October 28, in connection with four motorcycle theft cases reported in Hyderabad. Police said vehicles valued at approximately Rs 12 lakh were recovered during the operation.
The accused were identified as Gaddam Praveen, 21; Buridi Gopichand, 20; Chodavarapu Dinesh Kumar, 22; Geesala Shanmukha Satyasai, 21; and Seerapu Dinesh Kumar, 22.
According to the police, the group had allegedly been stealing motorcycles in Cyberabad and surrounding areas since December 2025.
Fake Number Plates Used on Stolen Bikes
Investigators said the accused allegedly fitted fake number plates to the stolen motorcycles before transporting them to Rajahmundry.
Police seized 11 fake number plates as part of the investigation. The recovered vehicles reportedly included three Royal Enfield motorcycles and a KTM Duke.
The arrests are linked to four bike theft cases being investigated by Chandanagar police.
Police said the recovered vehicles were collectively valued at around Rs 12 lakh. Further investigation is expected to establish the full extent of the alleged theft operation and whether the accused were involved in additional cases.
The accused remain alleged offenders unless proven guilty in court.
