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Assam Trio Detained in Meghalaya Over Stolen Motorcycles, One Fugitive Escapes
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 10:19 PM
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Police in Meghalaya detained three men from Assam suspected of involvement in stolen motorcycle cases, but one of the suspects managed to flee.
Meghalaya police arrested three individuals from Assam after a joint operation targeting suspected stolen motorcycles. The suspects were apprehended at a checkpoint near the Assam‑Meghalaya border, where authorities had received intelligence about the illegal trade of two‑wheelers.
Investigators said the trio was linked to a series of motorcycle thefts reported in both states over the past weeks. The seized bikes are being examined for registration details to trace their origin and identify additional culprits.
During the detention, one of the three managed to slip away from the police cordon and escaped on foot. The remaining two are being held for further questioning, and a manhunt has been launched to locate the fugitive.
Local law enforcement has urged the public to report any sightings of stolen motorcycles and assured that the case will be pursued vigorously to curb cross‑border vehicle thefts.
Investigators said the trio was linked to a series of motorcycle thefts reported in both states over the past weeks. The seized bikes are being examined for registration details to trace their origin and identify additional culprits.
During the detention, one of the three managed to slip away from the police cordon and escaped on foot. The remaining two are being held for further questioning, and a manhunt has been launched to locate the fugitive.
Local law enforcement has urged the public to report any sightings of stolen motorcycles and assured that the case will be pursued vigorously to curb cross‑border vehicle thefts.