Rourkela, Oct. 26 -- Rourkela police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly stealing electric scooters after pretending to take them for repair. Police seized four stolen electric vehicles in connection with the case.

The accused, Aman Adhikari, a resident of Kabisamratpali, Sector-5, Rourkela, was apprehended on Sunday, October 26.

The investigation began following a complaint lodged by Rushikesh Rajesh Dandale (21), a B.Tech student at NIT Rourkela, who was defrauded earlier this month.

The Complaint On September 21, 2025, Rushikesh handed over his new Zelio Gracy electric scooter to Aman, believing him to be associated with Future Motors, the dealership from which he purchased the vehicle. Aman had agreed to repair the scoote...