Kathmandu Traffic Police return 51 stolen two-wheelers to owners
The vehicles were recovered from various locations across the Kathmandu Valley.
KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police today (Thursday) handed over 51 stolen two-wheeled vehicles (motorcycles and scooters) to their rightful owners during a ceremony at the Kathmandu Valley Police Office.
The vehicles were recovered from various locations across the Kathmandu Valley.
The ceremony was jointly led by Acting Deputy Inspector General of Police Om Prasad Adhikari and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nawaraj Adhikari, the head of the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office. A total of 33 motorcycles and 18 scooters were returned to their respective owners.
The recovered vehicles had been located in multiple areas, including Gongbu, New Bus Park, Balaju, Sitapaila, Ranibari, Boudha, Balkumari, Koteshwor, Kandaghari, Putalisadak, Anamnagar, Singha Durbar, Maligaun, Gatthaghar, and Lubhu, based on complaints filed with the Traffic Police Office.
During the investigation, some of the vehicles were found to have genuine number plates, while others were fitted with fake plates.
Since the beginning of the current fiscal year, the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police have successfully returned 91 stolen two-wheelers, including the 51 handed over today.
The police have also apprehended 19 individuals involved in the theft of 9 stolen vehicles, and they are undergoing further investigation at various police stations.
Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police have been actively recovering stolen vehicles. In the fiscal year 2020/21, 417 two-wheelers were recovered and returned to their owners, and in fiscal year 81/82, 503 vehicles were recovered.
During the ceremony, the owners expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the Traffic Police for their efforts in recovering the stolen vehicles.
To prevent vehicle theft, the police urge the public to park their vehicles in secure locations and use anti-theft devices such as wheel locks, chain locks, handlebar locks, disc locks, and security alarms.
Furthermore, vehicles should not be parked in isolated or secluded areas with minimal human traffic.
In case of vehicle theft, individuals are advised to contact the Traffic Police Hotline at 103, the Nepal Police Hotline at 100, or visit the nearest police station to file a report.
