Copper Wire Thieves Caught Red-Handed in Narsinghpur
Police in Madhya Pradesh's Narsinghpur arrested two men for stealing copper wire and farm gear. Stolen items worth ₹74,000 recovered.
In a swift operation, the police in Madhya Pradesh's Narsinghpur district have apprehended two men involved in the theft of expensive copper wiring and essential agricultural equipment from a local farmer's field. The suspects were caught in the act of destroying evidence in a remote forest area.
The Theft and the Complaint
The incident came to light after 48-year-old Amol, son of Bhagwat Mudiya and a resident of Nagwara village, approached the authorities. Amol reported a significant loss from his field, which included 250 meters of copper tube well lead, an aluminum nozzle pipe bend, two aluminum T-joints, an aluminum pipe stopper, and seven brass nozzles.
Following the report, the Gotegaon police station registered a formal case under crime number 688/2026, invoking Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The Police Operation
Under the direction of the Superintendent of Police, and with specific guidance from Sub-Divisional Officer of Police Lokesh Marko and Station House Officer Pradeep Saraf, a dedicated police team was formed to track down the culprits. The investigation intensified after the police received a critical tip-off regarding suspicious activity in the wilderness.
Officers conducted a targeted raid in the forest region situated between Sauhajni and Lathgaon villages. Upon arrival, they discovered three individuals engaged in burning wire—a common tactic used by thieves to strip insulation from copper for easier sale.
Arrests and Recoveries
Police successfully apprehended two of the suspects on the spot. They have been identified as Basant (alias Santu Chaudhary) and Neeraj Chaudhary, both 25 years old and residents of Bagaspur. During the subsequent interrogation, the duo confessed to stealing the farmer's equipment.
Items Seized:
- Stolen Equipment: Burnt pieces of copper wire, along with the missing aluminum and brass components, valued at approximately ₹34,000.
- Getaway Vehicle: A blue Bajaj Platina motorcycle used during the crime. Notably, the bike had no registration plate and is valued at approximately ₹40,000.
The total value of the recovered property is estimated at ₹74,000.
Legal Proceedings
After their arrest and the recovery of the stolen goods, the suspects were paraded through the village to demonstrate the police's success in solving the case. They have since been presented in court for further legal proceedings.