By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Sunday, January 25, 2026
AGARTALA: In a swift and successful operation against petty crimes in the capital, the New Capital Complex (NCC) Police Station has arrested one individual in connection with Motorcycle thefts and recovered two stolen motorcycles. The breakthrough comes amid a heightened security vigil in the city ahead of the Republic Day celebrations.
The Operation and Arrest
Following a series of complaints regarding the theft of motorcycles from various residential and commercial pockets under the NCC police jurisdiction, a special team was formed to track the culprits. Acting on a tip-off and utilizing local intelligence, the police conducted a raid that led to the apprehension of the suspect.
The arrested individual has been identified as a habitual offender involved in local thefts. During the preliminary interrogation, the suspect confessed to his involvement, leading the police to the recovery of two high-end bicycles that had been reported missing recently.
OC Prajit Malakar Addresses the Press
Addressing the media later in the evening, the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of NCC Police Station, Prajit Malakar, provided details of the investigation.
“We have been monitoring certain areas following reports of motorcycle lifting. Today, our team successfully intercepted the accused and recovered two stolen cycles. This arrest is part of our ongoing efforts to curb property theft and ensure the safety of citizens’ belongings,” OC Malakar stated.
Key Highlights of the Briefing:
- Modus Operandi: The thief reportedly targeted cycles parked in poorly lit areas or outside shops without adequate locking mechanisms.
- Legal Action: The accused has been booked under relevant sections of the BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita). He is expected to be produced before the court tomorrow with a prayer for police remand to investigate potential links to a larger theft racket.
- Appeal to Public: OC Malakar urged residents to use high-quality locks for their bicycles and to report any suspicious activity in their neighborhoods immediately.
Heightened Security in NCC Jurisdiction
The NCC Police Station has intensified its night patrolling and “Naka” checking across the New Capital Complex and surrounding areas like Nandan Nagar and Abhoynagar. With the 77th Republic Day approaching, the police are leaving no stone unturned to maintain law and order and flush out criminal elements from the city.
The recovery has been welcomed by local residents, particularly students and daily commuters who rely on bicycles for their daily transportation and have been concerned about the recent spike in such thefts.
