Rising epidemic of motor vehicle theft in India: SUVs targeted by thieves
Published on: Aug. 31, 2025, 5:30 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Vehicle theft in India has surged, with SUVs like Hyundai Creta and Toyota Fortuner being prime targets. Insurers are concerned as thefts have more than doubled, impacting their bottom lines. Stolen vehicles are often dismantled in illegal scrap yards, and sophisticated criminal networks are using technology to bypass security systems, making recovery difficult.
