Police have arrested 6 men over the theft of electrical cable from the Banbasa power house in Champawat district. The investigation led to the recovery of one cable drum, a pickup vehicle and a cutter believed to have been used to cut the cable.
The case began after 2 drums of cable were reported stolen from the facility. Police registered a case and examined footage from approximately 35 to 40 CCTV cameras installed at the site and in nearby areas. They also checked vehicles considered relevant to the investigation.
Vehicle stopped near Dhanushpul
A lead about a suspected pickup brought investigators to the Dhanushpul barrier. During checking there, officers stopped pickup number UP24CT-3710 and searched it.
The search reportedly produced a black-and-silver electrical cable drum. Police also seized a TAPARIA BC24 cutter from the vehicle. The recovered material forms part of the evidence in the theft case; the arrests do not by themselves establish guilt.
The arrested men were identified as Vivek Kumar from Badaun, Vimlesh Kumar and Dori Lal from Pilibhit, Akash Sharma from Udham Singh Nagar, Annu from Bareilly and Khushi Ram from Badaun. Police said their ages range from 18 to 22 years.
Police examine earlier records and wider links
According to police, Vivek Kumar, Vimlesh Kumar and Dori Lal already face theft cases. The available information does not specify the number or status of those earlier cases.
Investigators are still trying to determine where the second stolen cable drum is located. They are also examining whether anyone else, including a possible gang, was involved in the Banbasa theft.
The recovery led police to add relevant sections to the case that had already been registered. The action was conducted by the Banbasa police team under station house officer Vinay Mittal.
Conclusion
Police have recovered one of the 2 stolen cable drums and arrested 6 suspects, while the search for the remaining cable and any further involvement continues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the cable theft take place?
The theft was reported at the Banbasa power house in Champawat district.
Q. How many people have been arrested?
Police have arrested 6 men in connection with the case.
Q. What items did police recover?
They recovered one electrical cable drum, pickup UP24CT-3710 and a TAPARIA BC24 cutter.
Q. Where was the pickup stopped?
Police stopped it during checking near the Dhanushpul barrier.
Q. How many cable drums were originally stolen?
2 cable drums were reported stolen. Police are investigating the location of the second drum.
Q. Did any of the arrested men have earlier cases?
Police said Vivek Kumar, Vimlesh Kumar and Dori Lal had previously faced theft cases.
Q. What is police investigating next?
Investigators are searching for the second cable drum and checking whether other people or a gang were involved.
