Theft of Power Cables Worth Lakhs: Two Arrested
Kakatpur, 01/02 (Tushar Dixit):
In a significant breakthrough, Kakatpur Police arrested two individuals involved in the theft of electrical wires and iron angles worth several lakhs. The prime accused, Kailash Pradhan alias Dipu from Kundeswar village, was caught while attempting to sell the stolen items at a scrap shop in Kundheihat.
Based on a tip-off, Kakatpur police conducted a raid at the scrap shop, seized the stolen materials, and arrested both Dipu and the scrap dealer, Padmanabha Nath of Narendrapur village. The seized items included a large quantity of stolen electric wires and iron structures.
A case has been registered under case number 12/25 at Kakatpur Police Station. Both accused were forwarded to court, and further investigation is ongoing. Investigating Officer SI Manoranjan Parida confirmed the details and assured that more leads in connection with the theft are being pursued.
