Power supply to about 110 homes in Web City Colony near Ahmadpur Grant village was disrupted after a transformer was damaged and its oil and copper components were stolen. The incident also affected the colony’s water supply because electricity was unavailable.
According to the available details, the theft took place late on Wednesday night. The transformer was installed near Ahmadpur Grant in Bahadrabad and was connected to a live high-tension line.
Oil and copper reportedly stolen
The thieves allegedly brought the transformer down from the live line before removing approximately 250 to 300 litres of electrical oil. 3 copper strips were also taken from the equipment.
The damage stopped electricity distribution in the colony. With the power supply interrupted, residents also faced a shutdown of the water supply.
Complaint filed with police
After receiving information about the incident, the electricity department’s junior engineer responsible for the Bahadrabad area reached the site and inspected the damaged transformer.
The department then submitted a complaint against unknown thieves at Bahadrabad police station. Station House Officer Amarjeet Singh said police had received the complaint from the electricity department.
Police are using CCTV cameras installed in the area to search for those responsible. The available information does not state that any suspect has been identified or arrested.
Replacement transformer planned
Akshay Kapil, the Sub-Divisional Officer of Bahadrabad, said the department had been informed about the theft. He added that the process of installing a new transformer in place of the damaged one had begun.
Until the replacement is completed, the incident leaves electricity and water services in the affected colony disrupted. The next reported steps are the CCTV-based investigation and installation of the replacement transformer.
Conclusion
The theft of electrical oil and 3 copper strips from the damaged transformer has cut power to about 110 homes in Web City Colony and disrupted water supply. Police are examining CCTV footage, while the electricity department has started the replacement process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the transformer theft occur?
The incident occurred at Web City Colony near Ahmadpur Grant village in Bahadrabad.
Q. How many homes were affected?
Power supply was disrupted for about 110 homes.
Q. What was stolen from the transformer?
Approximately 250 to 300 litres of electrical oil and 3 copper strips were stolen.
Q. Was the transformer connected to a live line?
Yes. The transformer was connected to a live high-tension line when it was brought down.
Q. Was a police complaint filed?
Yes. The electricity department filed a complaint against unknown thieves at Bahadrabad police station.
Q. How are police searching for the suspects?
Police are using CCTV cameras installed in the area.
Q. What action is the electricity department taking?
The department has started the process of installing a new transformer in place of the damaged one.
