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Crime
Rajasthan Solar Plant Heist: Guards Held Hostage, 5 Million Rupees Stolen
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 06:15 PM
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Police in Rajasthan’s Railmagra uncovered a robbery at a solar power plant where guards were taken hostage, transformers damaged, and copper and DC cables stolen, amounting to about 5 million rupees. Seven suspects and a buyer of the stolen goods have been arrested.
A robbery at a solar power plant in Railmagra, Rajasthan, saw guards taken hostage and critical equipment damaged, including transformers and machinery. The perpetrators also stole copper and DC cables, with the total value estimated at around 5 million rupees.
Rajasthan police swiftly responded, conducting a raid that led to the arrest of seven suspects. In addition, a person who purchased the stolen goods was also taken into custody.
The incident highlights vulnerabilities in the security of renewable energy infrastructure and underscores the need for stricter protective measures.
Investigators are continuing to trace the stolen materials and assess the damage to the plant’s operations.
Rajasthan police swiftly responded, conducting a raid that led to the arrest of seven suspects. In addition, a person who purchased the stolen goods was also taken into custody.
The incident highlights vulnerabilities in the security of renewable energy infrastructure and underscores the need for stricter protective measures.
Investigators are continuing to trace the stolen materials and assess the damage to the plant’s operations.