Umaria: 3km Power Line, 13 Poles Vanish; Contractor Suspected

🗓 21 Jun 2026, 11:31 AM 👁 1

A significant theft of electricity department property has occurred in Umaria district's Amarpur area, with approximately 3 kilometers of 11 KV line wire and 13 poles reported missing. The incident has caused alarm among department officials and administration.

Authorities in Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh, are investigating a substantial theft of electricity infrastructure. In the Amarpur region, an estimated three kilometers of 11 KV power line wire, along with thirteen electricity poles, have disappeared. Officials suspect a contractor may be involved in the large-scale pilferage.

The disappearance of the power lines and poles has caused significant disruption and concern within the electricity department and local administration. The value of the stolen materials is estimated to be in the lakhs of rupees, highlighting the scale of the operation. An investigation has been initiated to identify and apprehend those responsible for the theft.