Uttarkashi, Nov 5 (PTI) The police in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district said on Thursday that they have solved a series of thefts involving cables and monoblock pumps from irrigation lift schemes in the Yamuna Valley.
On Thursday, a police team from the Purola police station made two arrests in Sahaspur, Dehradun.
The police are currently gathering detailed information regarding the criminal history of the accused, identified as Ankit (26) and Salman.
The issue came to light on October 31 when the assistant engineer overseeing the irrigation lift schemes, specifically the Purola-Rama and Dheyora schemes, filed a formal complaint at the Purola police station. He reported that unknown individuals had stolen copper cables and monoblock pumps.
Based on this complaint, a case of theft was registered against unknown suspects under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Recognising the seriousness of the incident, Superintendent of Police Kamlesh Upadhyay issued specific directives to ensure the arrest of those involved in the theft.
Subsequently, under the supervision of Circle Officer (CO) Barkot, Chanchal Sharma, and the leadership of Station House Officer (SHO) Purola, Deepak Kathet, the police team conducted an intensive investigation, gathering evidence and pursuing leads to uncover crucial information.
Through persistent efforts, the police solved the case and identified two primary suspects, Ankit Kumar and Salman, both residents of Sahaspur, Dehradun, who were arrested in Sahaspur last Wednesday.
A total of 96.41 kilograms of stolen material, consisting of cables and metal components, was recovered from them.
Additionally, the police seized the tools used in the crime, specifically cutters employed to break locks and sever wires, as well as the vehicle used in the commission of the offence- a Toyota Urban Cruiser (registration number UK07-DU 7850).
Police officials further shared that the arrested individual, Ankit Kumar, has prior cases of theft registered against him in Tehri and Ranipokhari. PTI COR SPY NB MPL
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