Two Arrested for Stealing Metal Leads Worth ₹10 Lakh in Kanpur
2 held for stealing metal leads worth Rs10L from factory
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In Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, police arrested two individuals for stealing 108 metal leads valued at approximately ₹10 lakh from a factory in the Industrial Area. The theft was allegedly orchestrated by an employee in collusion with an accomplice, who planned to sell the stolen goods in Gwalior.
- 01The stolen metal leads were valued at ₹10 lakh (roughly $12,000 USD).
- 02Shivam Kirar, one of the arrested, was employed as an operator at the factory.
- 03The accused intended to transport the stolen leads to Gwalior for resale at local shops.
- 04Police recovered all 108 stolen leads before they could be sold.
- 05Investigations are ongoing to determine if other individuals were involved in the theft.
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The Panki police in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested two suspects, Shivam Kirar and Abhishek Kushwaha, in connection with the theft of 108 metal leads from a factory in the Industrial Area. The metal leads, valued at approximately ₹10 lakh (around $12,000 USD), were reported stolen following a complaint filed by the factory management. During the investigation, police discovered that Shivam Kirar, an operator at the factory, had allegedly conspired with his associate, Abhishek Kushwaha, to carry out the theft. The duo planned to transport the stolen leads to Gwalior, where they intended to sell them at reduced prices through local shops. However, police apprehended them before they could execute their plan and successfully recovered all the stolen goods. Authorities are now investigating the potential involvement of other individuals in the theft and are verifying the criminal backgrounds of the arrested suspects. Following their arrest, the suspects were presented in court, and further legal actions are being pursued.
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The theft highlights security vulnerabilities in local factories, prompting businesses to reassess their security measures.
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