96 lost motorcycles & scooters recovered, 16 held for theft (photos)

KATHMANDU: A total of 96 individuals from Kathmandu Valley have successfully recovered their lost motorcycles and scooters, according to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office.

These vehicles, lost during the months of Shrawan and Bhadra, were found and returned to their rightful owners.

Additionally, 16 individuals involved in stealing 12 two-wheeled vehicles have been arrested and sent to various police stations for further legal action, informed Bharat Bahadur Bohara, Deputy Inspector General of Police and head of the office.

He mentioned that in some cases, five motorcycles were being operated with the same license plate. The individuals involved in this type of theft were also apprehended.

Just on Wednesday, the office located and handed over 22 stolen motorcycles to their owners, according to Deputy Inspector General Bohara.

The spokesperson for the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, Superintendent of Police Bishwaraj Khadka, stated that these motorcycles were found as part of a search conducted based on complaints filed between Baisakh 15 and Bhadra 24.

After receiving their vehicles, owners expressed their gratitude to the traffic police.

The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office located the stolen vehicles in various places, including Singhadurbar, Koteshwor, Sundarijal, New Bus Park, Nepaltar, Tilangetar, Janasewa, Sanepa, Kalanki, Tokha, Sanothimi, Swayambhu, Thankot, and Maitidevi.

Some of the recovered vehicles had fake number plates, while others were using their original plates.

To prevent vehicle theft or loss, spokesperson Khadka urged vehicle owners to park in secure areas and use security measures like wheel locks, chain locks, handle locks, disc locks, and install security alarms.

If a vehicle is lost, the police have advised contacting the traffic police hotline at 103 or the Nepal Police hotline at 100, as well as filing a complaint at the nearest police station.