A man has been arrested and sent to jail in the Mehasauli OP area of Sitamarhi district for allegedly hiding and selling a stolen motorcycle. Police received a tip-off that an individual was attempting to sell a stolen bike in Mehasauli market. Acting swiftly on this information, the Mehasauli Outpost police cordoned off the area and apprehended the suspect red-handed.

The arrested individual has been identified as a local resident. According to the police, the accused had been involved in the buying and selling of stolen motorcycles for a long time. He would hide stolen bikes and then sell them at a reduced price. Police also recovered a stolen motorcycle from his possession. This operation is considered a significant success for the police, as it may help curb the rising number of bike thefts in the region.

The Mehasauli OP in-charge stated that a case has been registered against the accused under relevant sections. Police are now investigating to ascertain who else is involved in this network. It is suspected that this could be part of a larger gang responsible for bike thefts in the district and surrounding areas. The police have also appealed to the public to immediately report any suspicious individuals or activities to help effectively control crime. The accused has been sent to judicial custody, and further legal proceedings are underway.