2 thieves of vehicles arrested by Noida Police, under the campaign of the police commissioner Gautam Budh Nagar sector 63 Noida Police station team arrested two thieves at night on 1st March. The thieves identify as Santosh Yadav and Ramesh. Ramesh had 8 cases and Santosh had 7 cases registered in different police stations.
.@CP_Noida के निर्देशन में थाना सेक्टर 63 पुलिस द्वारा 02 पहिया वाहन चोरी करने एवं उनकी नम्बर प्लेट बदलकर बेचने वाले 02 शातिर वाहन चोरो को गिरफ्तार किया गया, जिनके कब्जे से चोरी की 04 मोटरसाइकिल व 02 स्कूटी (कुल 06 दो पहिया वाहन) एवं 05 फर्जी नंबर प्लेट बरामद। pic.twitter.com/7Zr5qtIggb
— POLICE COMMISSIONERATE GAUTAM BUDDH NAGAR (@noidapolice) March 2, 2024
2 thieves of vehicles arrested by Noida Police: Police Action and Recovery
Police recovered 4 motorcycles and 2 scooters from them. They used fake number plates on them. Police also recovered 5 fake number plates. Police matched the complaints and Vehicles they recovered from other Police stations. These two thieves will be presented in court on 2 March.
.@CP_Noida के निर्देशन में थाना सेक्टर 63 पुलिस द्वारा 02 पहिया वाहन चोरी करने एवं उनकी नम्बर प्लेट बदलकर बेचने वाले 02 शातिर वाहन चोरो को गिरफ्तार किया गया, जिनके कब्जे से चोरी की 04 मोटरसाइकिल व 02 स्कूटी एवं 05 फर्जी नंबर प्लेट बरामद।
बाइट~ @ADCP_C_Noida @Uppolice https://t.co/00V5Wewvch pic.twitter.com/7WxUE4sYm2— POLICE COMMISSIONERATE GAUTAM BUDDH NAGAR (@noidapolice) March 2, 2024
What is the Punishment for vehicle stealing in India?
The punishment for stealing two-wheelers in India is outlined under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Motor Vehicle Act (MVA). The legal penalties can vary depending on the value of the vehicle stolen and the circumstances surrounding the theft. Here are some relevant sections:
Theft (Section 379 IPC): If the stolen two-wheeler is valued at less than Rs. 5,000 (as per Section 379), the offender can be imprisoned for a term that may extend to three years, or with a fine, or both.
Robbery (Section 392 IPC): If the theft involves force or the threat of force, it can be considered robbery. In such cases, the punishment can be imprisonment for a term that may extend to 10 years and a fine.
Possession of Stolen Property (Section 411 IPC): If the thief is found to be in possession of the stolen two-wheeler, they can be imprisoned for up to three years and fined.
Receiving Stolen Property (Section 411 IPC): Anyone who knowingly receives or retains any stolen property can be punished with imprisonment for a term that may extend to three years or with a fine, or both.
Motor Vehicle Theft (Section 379A IPC): If the two-wheeler is a motor vehicle, the punishment can be imprisonment for a term that may extend to seven years and a fine.
Unauthorized Use of Vehicle (Section 379B IPC): If a person drives a two-wheeler without the owner’s consent, it can be punished with imprisonment for a term that may extend to three years or with a fine, or both.
Forgery of Vehicle Documents (Section 420 IPC): If the thief falsifies or alters documents related to the two-wheeler, they can be punished with imprisonment for a term that may extend to seven years and a fine.
Theft Under the Motor Vehicle Act (MVA): The punishment under the Motor Vehicle Act includes imprisonment for up to one year or a fine of up to Rs. 5,000 or both.