STOLEN CAR
Hyderabad IT company CEO abducted, his passport, 84 laptops stolen. Eight employees arrested
Eight individuals arrested for abducting CEO over unpaid salaries in Hyderabad. Police recover stolen items and rescue victim. Former employees file complaint for salary arrears. Founder's financial difficulties led to the incident, said the CEO's mother. Police investigating multiple criminal activities related to the case.
Divyanka Tripathi robbed of passports, valuables in famous European tourist destination
Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya were robbed while vacationing in Florence, Italy. Thieves broke into their car and stole passports and valuables worth Rs 10 lakh. Despite reaching out to local police and the Indian Embassy, the couple has struggled to get assistance. They are currently in a small town near Florence, relying on help from hotel staff and awaiting embassy intervention to secure temporary passports and return to India.
Chances of recovering stolen cars higher after implementation of Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita
Delhi Police has filed over 200 FIRs in the past week under the new section in Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita dedicated to vehicle thefts, with potential punishment of up to seven years in prison. Investigating officers are promptly filming crime scenes and uploading reports on the e-pramaan app, hoping the crackdown will reduce thefts as cases are now registered under Section 305-B.
Types of car insurance plans you should know about
India mandates third-party insurance (Motor Vehicles Act 1988). IRDAI sets premiums. Types: third-party liability, Own Damage, and Comprehensive insurance with extensive coverage including INR 15 lakh Personal Accident Cover and add-ons. Own Damage covers accidents, disasters, theft. Premiums depend on vehicle age, model, coverage limits, safety gadgets, Insured Declared Value (IDV), and No-Claim Bonus (NCB).
Thief steals car with children in Delhi, demands Rs 50 lakh ransom, abandons vehicle after police chase
According to officials, the incident occurred at around 11.40 pm when a couple went to a confectionery shop on Laxmi Nagar Vikas Marg and left their two children in the car parked outside the shop. The couple left the vehicle running with the AC on for the kids while they went inside to buy sweets. During this time, a suspect opened the vehicle's door and drove away with the children inside.
What Is zero depreciation in car insurance?
Car owners are advised to drive responsibly to save on insurance premiums and claim settlements. The concept of zero depreciation insurance ensures full invoice value payment during claims. This add-on is beneficial for new, luxury, or frequently-driven cars, and those in high-risk areas.
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Why thieves in the US are robbing catalytic converters from cars
The US is witnessing an increasing menace of catalytic converter thefts from vehicles. This has once again hogged the spotlight after the murder of actor Johnny Wactor in Los Angeles.
Pakistan: Policeman caught selling stolen motorcycles, sting operation reveals
A shocking revelation emerged when a DSP at Karachi's AVLC was caught selling stolen motorcycles in a sting operation by ARY News.
Top stolen vehicles of 2023: Why do Hyundai, Kia cars head the list in U.S
Social media trends on stealing cars have led to a surge of stolen Hyundai and Kia vehicles, according to the latest reports.
Car buyer to get Rs 14 lakh compensation as the car given for repairing was stolen from authorised service centre
Hyundai car gets stolen from service centre: A Hyundai Verna car was stolen from Kamal Auto Hyundai's (an authorised dealer) workshop. However what's more shocking is that the dealer hid this fact from the car buyer for almost two months. It was only when an FIR was lodged that Rajasthan Police found this out.
Car buyer wins Rs 15 lakh compensation as company couldn't fix engine fault despite multiple seizures
Hyundai car: A individual from Ambala, Haryana purchased a Hyundai Verna car in 2013, however this new car started having engine problems which 6 visits in 16 months of the car ownership could not be fixed. Hyundai's service center executives tried multiple times to fix the issue, but it kept on happening.
Understanding liability in vehicle insurance: What car and bike owners should know
Choosing the right vehicle insurance in India involves understanding liability coverage, comprehensive plans, and exclusions. ACKO provides tailored coverage, add-ons, and competitive pricing for comprehensive protection and peace of mind.
Delhi tops cities with highest car thefts: Here are the 3 notorious locations and most common days for theft
Once again, Delhi has secured the top spot for car thefts, with Bhajanpura and Uttam Nagar identified as the most susceptible regions. According to a recent study by Acko, Shahdara, Patparganj, and Badarpur have emerged as additional high-risk areas. Chennai and Bengaluru trail behind in vehicle theft statistics. In 2023, incidents of theft have doubled, resulting in one vehicle being stolen every 14 minutes in the NCR.
Massive break-in at California bakery after car crash: Food and cash stolen
Viral video captures dozens looting a California bakery after a street takeover, seizing lottery tickets and cash. The chaotic incident raises concerns over escalating lawlessness in the community.
Man uses Google Earth to track down stolen car after police fail to help; Check out how
Employing the capabilities of Google Earth, they meticulously narrowed down the exact street where the vehicle was located. With this valuable information in hand, they promptly alerted the police, who swiftly retrieved the Seat, situated just six miles away from Jayy's Birmingham residence.
Hyderabad software professional steals Rs 2 crore Porsche sports car, arrested
Hyderabad Police successfully apprehended a thief who stole a Porsche Cayman 718 sports car worth Rs 2 crore from a hotel's parking lot. The software professional, who has worked at prominent IT firms in Hyderabad, was later arrested after police reviewed CCTV footage. The suspect tried to intimidate the police by invoking the names of influential individuals.
Car thefts in US jump by over 8 per cent, reveals FBI data
Car thefts in the US are rising even though murder and non-negligent manslaughter across the country decreased, according to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) data.
Robber makes off with Rs 24 lakh in cash, gold, and diamonds from BMW in Bandra; alleged perpetrator apprehended
A man named Abhimanyu Arjun Gupta, also known as Rinku, was arrested for allegedly stealing a BMW parked outside Lilavati Hospital in Bandra. The car owner had left a bag containing Rs 24 lakh in cash, as well as gold and diamond jewelry, unattended in the vehicle. The police used CCTV footage and technical evidence to trace the suspect and recover the stolen assets. Gupta has a criminal record with cases filed against him in multiple districts.
Around 10 vehicles stolen daily in Gurgaon. Here are the areas where criminals are most active
In Gurgaon, an average of 10 vehicles are stolen every day, with only a small percentage of cases being resolved by the police. Out of the 2,478 reported motor vehicle thefts in the first eight months of this year, only 286 cases have been solved. The low resolution rate is attributed to the quick transportation of stolen vehicles out of the state, inadequate surveillance infrastructure, and sophisticated techniques employed by criminals.
How did rapper G Herbo use stolen credit cards to fund his lavish lifestyle? Modus operandi explained
Chicago rapper G Herbo faces a 25-year jail sentence after pleading guilty in a credit card fraud case.
How thieves are intercepting car key signals to steal vehicles. Read to know
Four interstate vehicle-lifters have been arrested by Ghaziabad Police for their involvement in a high-tech car theft operation. They used sophisticated devices for hacking into car security codes and bypassing engine control modules. The gang used a spoofing device to intercept radio signals between the car's remote key and the vehicle before decrypting the code and downloading it to a laptop or portable hacking tool.
Thieves arrive in luxury car in Prayagraj to steal a goat. Video goes viral
Thieves arrived in a luxury vehicle and stole a goat tied outside a resident's house in Prayagraj, with the whole incident caught on CCTV. The goat's owner, Mansoor Alam, immediately informed the police, but the thieves managed to escape despite local pursuit. Ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha festival when goat prices soar, goats are in high demand, with prices ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 100,000 based on factors such as size, weight and appearance.
Uber taps into self-driving tech of former rival Waymo
Google-owned Waymo on Tuesday said it will put its self-driving car technology to work for Uber in a partnership between the one-time rivals.
In praise of WagonR: Why India loves its tall boy
A few days ago Maruti Suzuki India announced that WagonR had crossed the 30 lakh sales milestone in over two decades. The model, which was introduced in the market in 1999, achieved 5 lakh sales mark in 2008; 20 lakh in 2017; 25 lakh in 2021; and 30 lakh milestone this month.
Kanjhawala case: Anjali's house ransacked, some articles stolen
However, police are yet to give details, but the locals said that they informed the family members of Anjali about the robbery in their house around 7.30 a.m. on Monday. The house lock was broken and several articles were missing.
5000 cars stolen in 24 years. India's 'biggest car thief' held
Anil Chauhan (52), who hails from Tejpur, Assam, is also a big supplier of illegal arms, PTI reported police as saying
Luxury Bentley stolen in London recovered in Pakistan's Karachi
Pakistani officials recovered the stolen Bentley Mulsanne from a Karachi bunglow. The car was stolen from London and was found after a tip-off from British officials. Pakistani officials have arrested the accused.
Maple Leafs Actor Mitch Marner's Range Rover stolen at gunpoint in Toronto
Mitch Marner, a renowned Toronto Maple Leafs winger had his Range Rover stolen by an armed carjacker on Monday late at night. A manhunt is underway for three suspects, armed with two handguns and a knife, who fled in the stolen car.
Why cars stolen in Delhi were vanishing without a trace
One family masterminded the highly profitable business at Meerut’s Sotiganj automobile scrap market.
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