Two Arrested in Uttarkashi Over Theft of Irrigation Cables, Pumps
Police arrested two men from Sahaspur, Dehradun, for stealing copper cables and monoblock pumps from irrigation lift schemes in Uttarkashi's Yamuna Valley.
Current Summary
Police in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district said Thursday they have solved a series of thefts of copper cables and monoblock pumps from irrigation lift schemes in the Yamuna Valley, including the Purola-Rama and Dheyora schemes. The theft came to light on October 31 when the assistant engineer overseeing the schemes filed a complaint at Purola police station, after which a case was registered under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against unknown persons. Following directives from Superintendent of Police Kamlesh Upadhyay, a police team under Circle Officer Barkot Chanchal Sharma and Purola SHO Deepak Kathet investigated the case and arrested two men, identified as Ankit (26) and Salman, both residents of Sahaspur, Dehradun. The arrests were made in Sahaspur on Thursday. Police say they are gathering further details on the accused's criminal history.
What We Know
- Thefts of copper cables and monoblock pumps hit the Purola-Rama and Dheyora irrigation lift schemes in Uttarkashi's Yamuna Valley.
- A complaint was filed October 31 by the assistant engineer overseeing the schemes.
- A case was registered under BNS Section 303(2) against unknown persons at Purola police station.
- Police arrested Ankit (26) and Salman, both residents of Sahaspur, Dehradun, on Thursday, November 5.
- The investigation was led by CO Barkot Chanchal Sharma and Purola SHO Deepak Kathet under SP Kamlesh Upadhyay's directions.
What Is Still Unclear
- Whether the stolen cables and pumps have been recovered.
- Whether the accused face other pending cases or charges beyond this theft.
What Changed
- 5 Nov, 08:01 pmSignal detected: Two Arrested in Uttarkashi Over Theft of Irrigation Cables, Pumps