THREE ARRESTED IN CABLE THEFT

THREE ARRESTED IN CABLE THEFT

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RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

SASARAM-----------------------Regarding the theft of an approximately 8-meter-long XLPE 185 Sq. [mm] cable from the boundary of the EI-9 HUT located on the Kudra-Pusauli DFCCIL rail section... The RPF Post at Sasaram received information regarding the theft of a 4-core aluminium cable. Acting swiftly upon receiving the information, the RPF team arrived at the scene and conducted a thorough search and covert surveillance of the surrounding area. During the operation, three suspects were apprehended and interrogated; based on the information provided by them, the stolen DFCCIL cable (measuring approximately 8 meters) was fully recovered. The arrested individuals have been identified as Raj Kumar (18) and Rakesh Kumar (22)—both residents of Chilbili, under Kudra Police Station, Kaimur (Bhabua) district—and Akash Kumar Surya (24), a resident of Kudra, Kaimur district. In addition to the stolen cable, a three-wheeled auto-rickshaw (bearing registration number BR01PN7230) used in the crime and a knife used to strip the rubber insulation from the cable were also recovered and formally seized from the accused. The estimated value of the recovered DFCCIL cable is approximately ₹2,000. A case (Case No. 08/26, dated 04.09.2026) has been registered at the RPF Post, Sasaram, under Section 3 of the RP (UP) Act, and further legal action is underway. The RPF's prompt and effective action led to the successful resolution of the theft case, resulting in the arrest of three accused and the 100% recovery of the stolen property, as well as the seizure of the vehicle and tools used in the incident.