Amethi Police Arrest Seven Over Alleged Solar Plant Wire Theft, Recover 22 Bundles

Amethi Police have taken major action under Operation Chakravyuh, exposing a gang allegedly involved in stealing wires from a solar plant. Acting on information from an informer, the police arrested seven accused in connection with the case.

The police said they recovered 22 bundles of stolen wire and 80 thousand rupees in cash from the accused. A pickup vehicle allegedly used in the crime was also recovered.

The police further found equipment used for cutting wires, including pliers, a cutter and other tools. The arrested accused also confessed to stealing wires from a transformer in the Jamo area.

Amethi Police described the operation as a major action against the gang. Following the arrests and recovery of the stolen material, panic has reportedly spread among the theft gang.