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Three Arrested in Delhi Metro Depot Cable Theft

CISF CCTV spotting of a suspicious intruder triggered the probe at the high-security Azadpur facility.

Overview

  • Delhi Police said two men, Ali Ahmad, 25, and Sanwar, 24, were held, followed by scrap dealer Baksood Hussain, 66, for allegedly buying the stolen material.
  • Verification at the Aawas Block found nearly 100 metres of signalling cable, 60 metres of machine cable, check plates and a water meter missing.
  • The theft came to light on February 26 after CISF personnel monitoring cameras alerted local police.
  • A case has been registered at the Azadpur Metro Police Station, and the investigation is continuing.
  • No disruption to metro services was reported in the coverage of the incident.