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Crime
Sikar Police Arrest 12 in Rs 6 Crore Power‑Grid Wire Theft
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 12:17 AM
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Sikar police have detained twelve individuals suspected of stealing power‑grid wires worth about Rs 6 crore, officials said.
Sikar police announced the arrest of twelve suspects in connection with a large‑scale theft of power‑grid wires valued at roughly Rs 6 crore. The operation, carried out by local law‑enforcement teams, targeted individuals believed to have been involved in illegally removing high‑value transmission cables.
According to police statements, the stolen wires were part of the regional power infrastructure, and their loss could have disrupted electricity supply in the area. The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation aimed at curbing theft of utility assets, which has been a recurring challenge for the state.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about the identities of the accused or the exact locations where the theft occurred. The case will be forwarded to the district court for legal proceedings, and officials indicated that additional measures are being considered to strengthen security around power‑grid installations.
The incident underscores the financial impact of utility theft in Rajasthan, where such crimes can amount to multi‑crore losses and affect public services. Police have urged the community to report any suspicious activities related to infrastructure theft.
The investigation remains active, and the police have pledged to pursue all leads to recover the stolen assets and hold the perpetrators accountable.
According to police statements, the stolen wires were part of the regional power infrastructure, and their loss could have disrupted electricity supply in the area. The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation aimed at curbing theft of utility assets, which has been a recurring challenge for the state.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about the identities of the accused or the exact locations where the theft occurred. The case will be forwarded to the district court for legal proceedings, and officials indicated that additional measures are being considered to strengthen security around power‑grid installations.
The incident underscores the financial impact of utility theft in Rajasthan, where such crimes can amount to multi‑crore losses and affect public services. Police have urged the community to report any suspicious activities related to infrastructure theft.
The investigation remains active, and the police have pledged to pursue all leads to recover the stolen assets and hold the perpetrators accountable.