Bhubaneswar: The Rourkela Plantsite police have arrested a bike thief who stole vehicles due to his inability to afford petrol.
The accused, identified as Akshay Kumar Barik, a daily wage laborer, was arrested near the Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) administrative office on Tuesday.
According to reports, Akshay has been involved in stealing bikes across various parts of Rourkela for the past six months. His motive, as revealed during interrogation, was to use the stolen bikes temporarily until the petrol ran out, after which he would abandon the vehicle and move on to steal another.
The police recovered nine stolen bikes from Akshay during the operation. Police have assured stringent action against such thefts to ensure the safety and security of residents.
