Mumbai: Tilak Nagar police have arrested Sunil alias Rehan Subhash Chaudhary, a 32-year-old social media reels star and Marathi television actor, for allegedly stealing Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycles. Police recovered five motorcycles from his possession.
Chaudhary, a native of Muktainagar taluka in Jalgaon district, currently lives with his wife in Badlapur East. Known online as a reels creator, he has also acted in minor roles in several Marathi television serials and films.
The case came to light after Sandeep Omprakash Sonkar, a resident of Kurla West, reported the theft of his Bullet motorcycle from the L.R. flyover area near Tilak Nagar railway station on January 21. A case of theft against unknown persons was registered.
Under the supervision of Senior Police Inspector Santosh Dhemre and Police Inspector Sangam Gursale, a team led by Assistant Police Inspector Rahul Waghmare investigated. Using CCTV footage and technical surveillance, police traced Chaudhary to Badlapur East.
Further investigation revealed Chaudhary’s alleged involvement in around 17 motorcycle theft cases across Mumbai. Police laid a trap and arrested him. During interrogation, he confessed to the thefts. Five stolen motorcycles, including Royal Enfield Bullets linked to different theft cases, were recovered.
Investigators stated that Chaudhary had been stealing Bullet motorcycles over the past few years and selling them in various cities. Further investigations are ongoing.
