Pune: Tork Motors Faces Legal Action As Dealers and Employees Protest

Pune-based Tork Motors is facing significant challenges as it struggles to supply electric motorcycles and manage its operations. Since December of last year, the company has not provided any electric motorcycles to its showrooms. This has led to severe consequences, including legal actions from dealers and disgruntled employees.

Dealers across India have filed a complaint against Tork Motors, leading to the shutdown of its showroom on Law College Road, Pune. They allege that their investments have gone to waste due to the company’s failure to deliver vehicles. In response, they have lodged a police complaint in Pimpri, seeking the return of their invested money. 

Additionally, customers are experiencing difficulties, as spare parts and services for the company’s electric motorcycles, particularly the Kratos model, are unavailable. This has led to many motorcycles being rendered unusable, forcing owners to consider scrapping them. 

The company’s founder and CEO, Kapil Shelke, is at the center of the complaints. Assistant Police Inspector Kiran Pathare from Pimpri-Chinchwad confirmed that an investigation is underway, though details are being kept confidential. Action is expected within the next week.

Moreover, Tork Motors has terminated several employees since July 31, and these workers have not received their salaries for the past seven months. Despite this, the company has assured that employees will receive relieving letters within the “scheduled time.”

As Tork Motors grapples with these issues, the company’s future remains uncertain, with both dealers and customers anxiously awaiting resolution.