Alert Noida police exposed a brazen interstate gang specializing in two-wheeler thefts, seizing 15 bikes and arresting five operatives in a coordinated raid. The operation, dubbed ‘Operation Wheeljack,’ disrupted a criminal enterprise that preyed on unsuspecting commuters across North India.
The thieves struck at odd hours, using master keys, jamming devices, and spotters to scout targets. Post-theft, bikes were given makeovers—repainted, renumbered—and shipped to Uttar Pradesh hinterlands or neighboring states for quick disposal. Annual police reports indicate over 500 such cases in the region, many unsolved until now.
Triggering the crackdown was CCTV footage from a Sector 18 mall parking lot, leading detectives to a clandestine meeting spot in Knowledge Park. The ambush yielded not just vehicles but also tools of the trade: fake IDs, spray paints, and ledger books detailing transactions.
Owners have started reclaiming their prized possessions, with emotional reunions at the police station. Legal proceedings invoke stringent BNS provisions against theft syndicates. Experts attribute the rise in bike crimes to economic pressures and lax security in high-density areas.
In the aftermath, police plan awareness drives and partnerships with bike manufacturers for better tracking tech. This victory boosts public confidence and signals zero tolerance for vehicular crimes. As probes deepen, accomplices in disassembly units face imminent heat.