50 Stolen Motorcycles and Scooters Returned to Their Owners

Fifty motorcycles and scooters stolen from various locations in the Kathmandu Valley have been returned to their rightful owners. Since last mid-July, the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office has entrusted 394 vehicle owners with their recovered vehicles. Thirty-six individuals involved in the thefts have been apprehended and sent to police headquarters for necessary legal action.

During a ceremony organized by the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, Senior Superintendent of Police Navaraj Adhikari handed over 33 motorcycles and 17 scooters to their respective owners today. Investigations revealed that some of the recovered vehicles bore authentic license plates, while others had counterfeit plates. The stolen vehicles were found in locations including Bhimdhunga, Swayambhu, Nepaltar, Chamati, Kapan, Thali, Bauddha, Sankhu, Naya Basti, Gokarna, Machhapokhari, Maharajgunj, Sukedhara, Pulchok, Sangla, Phusku, Chapagaun, Gaththaghar, Airport, Kamalbinayak, Malikagaun, Kandaghari, Jansewa, Jambudanda, Mandikatar, and Chundebi.

Alongside the 50 vehicles returned today, the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police have entrusted a total of 394 vehicle owners since mid-July. In addition, 36 individuals connected to the theft of 22 two-wheeled vehicles were detained and forwarded to various police headquarters and stations for further investigation and prosecution. To prevent vehicle theft or loss, the traffic police recommend parking vehicles in secure locations and using handle locks, disc locks, and installing security systems.