In a grand auto theft operation, nearly 900 car engines were stolen from the Andhra Pradesh Kia Motors plant over a span of five years. The stolen car engines were estimated to be worth several crores of rupees. The theft was discovered during a routine audit of the plant’s inventory. The thieves managed to sneak out the engines from the plant without being detected for an extended period. The authorities suspect the involvement of insiders or employees in the theft due to the sophisticated nature of the operation. The police have launched an investigation into the matter to apprehend the culprits and recover the stolen car engines. The theft has raised concerns about the security measures at the manufacturing plant and the need for stricter protocols to prevent such incidents in the future. Kia Motors has assured full cooperation with the authorities in the investigation and has pledged to enhance security measures at the plant to prevent any further thefts. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by manufacturing plants in safeguarding valuable assets and the importance of implementing robust security systems. The authorities are determined to bring the perpetrators to justice and ensure the safety and security of the plant’s operations.