A shocking theft in Bihar’s Araria district saw enterprising burglars invade a Tata Motors outlet, driving away with two factory-fresh Tata Nexon cars totaling 30 lakhs in value. The meticulously orchestrated break-in at Mahadev Chowk has ignited a full-scale police manhunt.
Investigators pieced together the sequence: crooks snipped the power feed from an electric pole, killing lights and alerts. They pried open the shutter, claimed the Nexons, and vanished. Erasing their digital footprint, they stole the CCTV DVR entirely. The loot extended to the showroom’s inverter and battery, hampering any immediate recovery efforts.
The aborted theft of a plated third car, left abandoned on the street, hints at a ring experienced in evading registration checks.
Showroom head Manoj Patodia, hailing from Purnea, alerted authorities, prompting an FIR. SP Jitendra Kumar established an SIT to dissect the crime, focusing on adjacent surveillance videos. ‘We’re closing in – these thieves underestimated our resolve,’ he asserted.
Araria’s traders are reeling, demanding enhanced nocturnal policing. ‘Businesses can’t thrive in fear,’ one voiced. This audacious caper exposes gaps in security for premium dealerships, spurring calls for advanced alarms and patrols.
With leads mounting from CCTV trawls and informant tips, the SIT’s probe gains momentum. The case symbolizes a broader battle against vehicle theft syndicates plaguing Bihar, where quick action could restore faith in law enforcement.