Nine Arrested for Copper Cable Theft in Hadapsar Industrial Area
9 held for stealing copper cables from drainage pipeline; material worth ₹80.70 lakh seized
Hindustan Times
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Nine individuals were arrested by Wanowrie police for stealing copper cables from drainage pipelines in the Hadapsar industrial area of Pune, Maharashtra, India. The stolen material and vehicles are valued at approximately ₹80.70 lakh (around $97,000 USD).
- 01Nine suspects arrested for stealing copper cables from drainage pipelines.
- 02The operation took place in Hadapsar, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
- 03Stolen material and vehicles valued at ₹80.70 lakh (approximately $97,000 USD).
- 04Police acted on a tip-off and caught suspects red-handed.
- 05Further investigation is being conducted by police sub-inspector Alfaz Sheikh.
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The Wanowrie police in Pune, Maharashtra, India, arrested nine individuals involved in the theft of copper cables from drainage pipelines in the Hadapsar industrial area. The operation occurred between 11 PM on May 8 and 3 AM on May 9, following a tip-off about suspicious activity. The suspects were allegedly using a crane to remove drainage covers and extract copper cables, which they were cutting into pieces for transport. Police seized stolen materials and vehicles worth ₹80.70 lakh (approximately $97,000 USD). The arrested individuals include residents from various states, including Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. A case has been registered under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and the investigation is ongoing.
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This incident highlights the ongoing issue of theft in industrial areas, which could affect local businesses and infrastructure.
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