Two Arrested for Stealing Copper Worth Rs 15 Lakh in Ghaziabad
Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly stealing one tonne of copper worth Rs 15 lakh from a factory in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The suspects took the factory guard hostage during the robbery on September 7.
Details of the Incident
According to officials, the suspects scoped out the factory before carrying out the robbery. Ghaziabad Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajesh Kumar stated, “The robbery was executed by taking the factory guard hostage on September 7. The accused first did recce of the factory and, along with his accomplices, carried out the robbery.”
Investigation and Arrest
Following a complaint, the Sihani Gate police formed a team to investigate the incident and subsequently arrested two individuals. During interrogation, one of the suspects, identified as Nitin, revealed that a lot of goods are still with other thieves in Delhi.
Criminal Background
The police revealed that the accused have around 80 prior cases of theft and robbery registered against them. The absconding criminals are also involved in interstate thefts. “A team has been set up to apprehend them, and they will be arrested soon. The value of the recovered goods is estimated at Rs 15-20 lakh,” added DCP Kumar.
Further details are awaited.
Doubts Revealed
Copper -: Copper is a type of metal that is often used in electrical wiring and plumbing because it conducts electricity and heat very well.
Rs 15 Lakh -: Rs 15 Lakh means 1,500,000 rupees. In India, ‘Lakh’ is a term used to represent 100,000 units.
Ghaziabad -: Ghaziabad is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, located near the national capital, New Delhi.
Deputy Commissioner of Police -: The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) is a high-ranking officer in the police department responsible for maintaining law and order in a specific area.
Hostage -: A hostage is a person who is captured and held by someone, usually to force others to meet certain demands.
Theft and robbery cases -: Theft means taking something that doesn’t belong to you, while robbery involves taking something by force or threat.
