Thief Caught Red-Handed Stealing Electric Wires in Sihaul Village: Case Registered Against Two Persons at Bihara Police Station on the Complaint of Junior Engineer Amit Kumar; Wires of Four Poles Recovered
The electricity department achieved major success in Sihaul village, located within the jurisdiction of the region, when a thief was caught red-handed stealing 440-volt electric wires through the alertness of villagers and the department. Based on a written complaint filed by Junior Engineer Amit Kumar, an FIR has been registered at the Bihara police station against two individuals, including the main accused, Gajendra Yadav. The arrested thief, Gajendra Yadav, was attempting to cut and steal valuable electricity wires from four 440-volt poles. This incident has heated up discussions in the area regarding the audacity of power thieves and the strictness being exercised by the department. Through this detailed report, let us understand the chronological details of this entire incident, police action, and various aspects of this power theft case.
Thief Caught Due to Villagers' Presence of Mind in Sihaul Village
The incident took place on Wednesday in Sihaul village, where villagers and departmental officials had been troubled for the past few days by continuous incidents of electric wire theft.
Thief Caught Red-Handed: According to information received, the accused Gajendra Yadav was climbing electric poles in a deserted area near Sihaul village and cutting the main line 440-volt wires. He was executing this crime during early morning or late evening hours when the power supply was cut off.
Vigilance of Villagers: When local villagers spotted suspicious activity on the pole, without wasting any time, they banded together, surrounded the area, and caught the thief, Gajendra Yadav, red-handed on the spot. Immediately thereafter, information was given to the local junior electrical engineer and the Bihara police station.
Case Registered at Bihara Police Station on the Complaint of Junior Engineer Amit Kumar
Upon receiving information about the incident, electricity department officials swung into action, and the process of prompt legal action was initiated.
Written Application and FIR: Junior Electrical Engineer (JE) Amit Kumar immediately reached Sihaul village, inspected the scene, and assessed the stolen goods. Following this, he submitted a written application at the Bihara police station, registering a case under relevant sections against the main accused, Gajendra Yadav, and another associate.
Police Action: Taking the junior engineer's application as the basis, the Bihara police station registered a named report immediately and started interrogating the arrested accused. The police are also trying to find out whether any major syndicate or scrap dealer is linked behind this theft.
Audacity to Steal Wires of Four Poles and Recovery
The most significant aspect of this case is that the target of the thief was not just one or two, but high-voltage wires spanning across a full four poles.
Theft of 440-Volt Wires: Long-span electric wires of 440-volt from four poles had been cut and brought down by the accused Gajendra Yadav. Stealing wires on such a large scale could have severely disrupted the local power supply.
Recovery of Goods: With the cooperation of the police and villagers, the cut electric wires were recovered right from the spot or the accused's hideout. The market value of the recovered wires is estimated to be quite high, and procedures are underway to hand them back to the department.
Increased Strictness Against Power Thieves and Safety Measures in the Area
Following this incident, panic has spread among power thieves in Sihaul and surrounding rural areas.
Departmental Warning: Electricity department officials have made it clear that those who steal government property and electric wires will not be spared under any circumstances. Continuous raid operations will be conducted against such elements.
Public Cooperation: The department has also appealed to the general public that if any individual is seen tampering with electric poles in their area, they should immediately inform the nearest power house or police station so that major damage can be prevented in time.
Conclusion: The arrest of Gajendra Yadav for stealing electric wires in Sihaul village and the report registered at the Bihara police station on the application of Junior Engineer Amit Kumar prove that if villagers and the administration remain vigilant, criminal activities can be curbed. The police are now searching for the second accused in this matter to expose the entire network.
