A youth attempting to flee after stealing a motorcycle from Satna Railway Station was apprehended with the help of taxi drivers. The GRP (Government Railway Police) have arrested the accused and seized the motorcycle. Police are investigating the matter.
Madhya Pradesh: Panic ensued at Satna Railway Station premises on Tuesday evening when a miscreant attempted to flee after stealing a motorcycle in broad daylight. The incident occurred in the station parking area, where hundreds of vehicles are parked daily. The theft took place in front of passengers and taxi drivers, preventing the culprit from getting far.
GRP Chowki In-charge Rajesh Raj stated that Ramanuj Patel (42), a resident of Bhishampur village, Amarpatan police station area, Maihar district, had arrived at the railway station by motorcycle for duty. He parked his bike in the station parking lot and sat in a nearby traveler vehicle.
Lock Opened with Master Key
During this time, a youth roaming around the station premises took advantage of the situation and approached the motorcycle. He used a master key to unlock the bike, started it, and sped away.
When Ramanuj Patel noticed his motorcycle was missing, he became alarmed and started shouting. Hearing his voice, nearby taxi drivers and other people immediately sprang into action. They all joined together to chase the motorcycle thief.
Apprehended by Taxi Drivers
After a sustained chase, the miscreant was apprehended near Girls College. Enraged people caught him and beat him before immediately informing the Railway Police (GRP). The GRP, arriving at the scene, took the accused into custody and calmed the crowd.
During interrogation, the accused identified himself as Aman Varma (27), a resident of Unchwa Tola, City Kotwali police station area, Satna city. The stolen motorcycle, valued at approximately Rs 60,000, has been recovered from the accused.
Police Registered a Case
The GRP have registered a case against the accused for motorcycle theft. Police are also investigating whether the accused has been involved in similar incidents in the past. Inquiries are being made regarding the method used to steal the motorcycle using a master key.
Police officials have appealed to passengers to securely lock their vehicles at railway stations and public places and to immediately report any suspicious activity to the police.
