Police in Dehradun’s Vikasnagar area arrested a woman within 24 hours of a complaint over the alleged theft of equipment from a mobile tower in Herbertpur. Officers said they recovered 2 rectifiers and 40 metres of power cable from her possession.
The stolen equipment was valued at about 80 thousand rupees, according to the complaint. Police said the accused had allegedly surveyed the tower while posing as someone collecting discarded material.
Complaint and police investigation
Naresh Singh, a security supervisor with Royal Command Protection Group, filed the complaint at Vikasnagar police station on 2 November. He reported that 2 rectifiers and power cable had gone missing from the company’s mobile tower in Herbertpur.
After registering the case, police formed a team on the instructions of the Dehradun senior superintendent of police. Investigators examined CCTV footage from the tower and nearby routes while gathering information about possible suspects.
Acting on information from an informer, officers stopped a woman near BDM School in Herbertpur on 2 November. Police said a search resulted in the recovery of both rectifiers and 40 metres of power cable.
Woman identified and arrested
Police identified the arrested woman as Soni, 25, wife of Lakhindar Sahni. She is originally from the Gayghat police station area of Bihar and was living in Shivnagar Bihari Basti in Selakui.
During questioning, Soni allegedly told police that she worked collecting discarded material. Police said she took the mobile-tower equipment because she wanted to make money quickly and was attempting to sell it when officers caught her.
The case concerns an arrest and alleged recovery. A court’s final decision has not been provided in the available information.
The team involved in the action included Herbertpur outin-charge Mayank Tyagi, constable Rajnish and woman constable Kavita Rani. The recovery gives investigators the equipment listed in the complaint while the legal process continues.
Conclusion
Police say the Herbertpur mobile-tower theft complaint was acted on within 24 hours, leading to the arrest of Soni and the recovery of 2 rectifiers and 40 metres of cable valued at about 80 thousand rupees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the alleged theft take place?
The alleged theft took place at a mobile tower in Herbertpur, within the Vikasnagar police station area of Dehradun.
Q. When was the complaint filed?
Security supervisor Naresh Singh filed the complaint at Vikasnagar police station on 2 November.
Q. What equipment was recovered?
Police said they recovered 2 rectifiers and 40 metres of power cable.
Q. What was the reported value of the equipment?
The equipment was valued at about 80 thousand rupees.
Q. Who was arrested?
Police arrested Soni, 25, wife of Lakhindar Sahni.
Q. Where was the arrest made?
Police stopped her near BDM School in Herbertpur on 2 November.
Q. What did police say about the alleged method?
Police said she surveyed the tower while collecting discarded material and later allegedly took the equipment.
Q. Which officers were named in the police team?
The team included Mayank Tyagi, Rajnish and Kavita Rani.
