Meghalaya police seize bikes smuggled to Bangladesh, one arrested

SHILLONG:

Meghalaya police on Wednesday seized two bikes from Pynursla, East Khasi Hills, that were being smuggled to Bangladesh.

Based on specific inputs, the police team set up a Naka to apprehend the bike thieves, who were reportedly smuggling off bikes to Bangladesh.

Subsequently, at around 7:30 am, the police seized two bikes bearing registration number OD-04-E-9447 and ML-05-G-1066 from Wahkdait.

On seeing the police, the thieves fled to a nearby jungle.

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According to sources, the police chased them and apprehended one person named Pynshai Rani, who also has a history of theft cases.

“Efforts are on to nab the rest of the culprits and their abettors,” police said.

Further investigation is ongoing.

(Edited by Christopher Gatphoh)