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Seven Stolen Sribhumi Autorickshaws Retrieved in Mizoram
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 01:37 AM
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Seven autorickshaws reported stolen from Sribhumi in Assam have been recovered by authorities in Mizoram, India Today NE reports.
Police in Mizoram have recovered seven autorickshaws that were reported stolen from Sribhumi, a locality in Assam. The recovery was confirmed by India Today NE, which cited local law‑enforcement sources.
The stolen vehicles were taken from Sribhumi earlier this month, prompting a joint investigation by Assam and Mizoram police. Officials said the rickshaws were located in a village in Mizoram and seized without incident.
Authorities are now conducting further inquiries to identify the perpetrators and determine how the vehicles were moved across state borders. The recovered autorickshaws are expected to be returned to their owners after verification of ownership documents.
The incident highlights the challenges of inter‑state coordination in tackling vehicle theft, a recurring issue in the northeastern region.
The stolen vehicles were taken from Sribhumi earlier this month, prompting a joint investigation by Assam and Mizoram police. Officials said the rickshaws were located in a village in Mizoram and seized without incident.
Authorities are now conducting further inquiries to identify the perpetrators and determine how the vehicles were moved across state borders. The recovered autorickshaws are expected to be returned to their owners after verification of ownership documents.
The incident highlights the challenges of inter‑state coordination in tackling vehicle theft, a recurring issue in the northeastern region.