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Crime
Three members of inter‑state gang arrested in Nimbahera for copper theft from power house
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 07:27 PM
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Rajasthan police arrested three suspects linked to an inter‑state gang that broke into a power house in Nimbahera and stole copper from transformers.
The Nimbahera police in Rajasthan have taken into custody three individuals suspected of belonging to an inter‑state criminal network that targeted a local power house. The gang reportedly forced open a transformer enclosure and removed copper wiring and other metal components.
According to officials, the operation was uncovered after a routine inspection revealed missing copper and signs of forced entry. Investigators traced the theft to the three suspects, who were apprehended during a coordinated raid at their residence.
Police spokesperson Shyam Singh said the arrests demonstrate the department’s focus on curbing organized metal‑theft, which has been on the rise across several states. The suspects are now being interrogated, and further inquiries will determine whether additional members of the gang are involved.
The case underscores the challenges faced by utility providers in safeguarding infrastructure against well‑organized theft rings that often operate across state borders.
Authorities have not disclosed the exact value of the stolen copper, but they indicated that the material could fetch a substantial price on the black market, prompting swift action.
According to officials, the operation was uncovered after a routine inspection revealed missing copper and signs of forced entry. Investigators traced the theft to the three suspects, who were apprehended during a coordinated raid at their residence.
Police spokesperson Shyam Singh said the arrests demonstrate the department’s focus on curbing organized metal‑theft, which has been on the rise across several states. The suspects are now being interrogated, and further inquiries will determine whether additional members of the gang are involved.
The case underscores the challenges faced by utility providers in safeguarding infrastructure against well‑organized theft rings that often operate across state borders.
Authorities have not disclosed the exact value of the stolen copper, but they indicated that the material could fetch a substantial price on the black market, prompting swift action.