Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Three arrested, 37 bikes recovered in Bapatla
In Bapatla district, the police caught three people who were stealing motorcycles.
They found 37 bikes worth a lot of money.
One of the thieves, Sambasiva Rao, had been stealing for two years to support his lifestyle.
The other two, brothers Gopiraju and Durgarao, started stealing six months ago because they needed money.
The police used special teams and cameras to catch them.
The police chief also told people to use better locks and GPS on their bikes to keep them safe.
The police even gave rewards to the team that solved the cases.
Three persons were arrested for stealing motorcycles in Bapatla district.
37 motorcycles worth Rs 21.20 lakh were recovered.
Kagga Sambasiva Rao, a lorry driver, was the main accused, stealing bikes for two years.
Dasari Gopiraju and his brother Dasari Durgarao were arrested for stealing four bikes in Chirala and Addanki.
The police recovered 60 bikes worth Rs 40 lakh in the past week alone.
- Who
- Three persons: Kagga Sambasiva Rao, Dasari Gopiraju, and Dasari Durgarao
- What
- Arrested for two-wheeler thefts and recovered 37 motorcycles
- When
- Arrests announced on Sunday
- Where
- Bapatla district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To recover stolen motorcycles and apprehend the thieves
- Number of Arrested Persons
- 3
- Number of Bikes Recovered
- 37
- Total Value of Recovered Bikes
- Rs 21.20 lakh
- Main Accused
- Kagga Sambasiva Rao (32)
- Other Accused
- Dasari Gopiraju (32) and Dasari Durgarao (24)
- Districts Involved
- Bapatla, Guntur, Palnadu, Vijayawada, NTR, Chirala, Addanki
- Investigation Team
- Special teams under CCS DSP P Jagadeesh Naik and Inspector Premaiah
- Total Bikes Recovered in Past Week
- 60
- Total Value of Bikes Recovered in Past Week
- Rs 40 lakh