Dharwad, April 9, 2026: Dharwad City Police have arrested Shivanand Mane, an accused in a recent bike theft case. The operation was led by Police Inspector Gurunath Chavhan and his team, who successfully recovered seven stolen motorcycles valued at around ₹2.35 lakh.
Police Operation and Recovery
According to officials, the accused had stolen bikes from different parts of Dharwad. Acting on credible information, the police team tracked him down and seized the stolen vehicles. The recovery has brought relief to several bike owners who had reported thefts in recent weeks.
The Hubli Dharwad City Police released the news via their official X account, along with photos.
Inspector Gurunath Chavhan stated, “We formed a special team to investigate the rising bike theft cases in the city. The accused was arrested and the stolen bikes have been recovered.”
ಧಾರವಾಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಇತ್ತೀಚೆಗೆ ದಾಖಲಾಗಿದ್ದ ಬೈಕ್ ಕಳ್ಳತನ ಪ್ರಕರಣಕ್ಕೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದಂತೆ ಶಿವಾನಂದ ಮಾನೆ ಎಂಬ ಆರೋಪಿಯನ್ನು ಬಂಧಿಸಿದ ಧಾರವಾಡ ಶಹರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಠಾಣೆಯ PI ರವರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಗುರುನಾಥ ಚವ್ಹಾಣ ನೇತೃತ್ವದ ತಂಡವು ಕಳ್ಳತನವಾಗಿದ್ದ 2.35 ಲಕ್ಷ ರೂ ಮೌಲ್ಯದ 07 ಬೈಕ್ ಗಳನ್ನು ವಶಪಡಿಸಿಕೊಂಡು ಆರೋಪಿಯನ್ನು ನ್ಯಾಯಾಲಯಕ್ಕೆ ಹಾಜರುಪಡಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ. pic.twitter.com/JSjl8E0Lx5
— HUBBALLI DHARWAD CITY POLICE (@compolhdc) April 9, 2026
Court Proceedings
After the arrest, Shivanand Mane was produced before the court. Police have confirmed that further investigation is underway to determine if he was involved in other theft cases across the region.
Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant and ensure proper safety measures for their vehicles. The successful operation highlights the Dharwad police’s commitment to tackling rising theft incidents and maintaining public safety.
