Over 20 tubewells targeted in Elam as cable, starter thefts rise

Incidents of theft from tubewells are increasing in Elam town, with cables and starters being stolen from more than 20 tubewells in the past one-and-a-half to two months. The thefts have caused losses running into thousands of rupees for farmers, while more than five such incidents have been reported during this period.

Farmers including Ompal and Ramgopal had earlier lodged complaints about the thefts. On the night of September 16, cables and starters were stolen from the tubewells of several farmers, including Manga, Vikrant, Joginder, Tejpal and Satish, on Arya Samaj Marg.

A similar incident was reported on October 3, when the tubewells of Kapil, Prayas, Jaiveer and Bachchu were targeted. Cables and starters were stolen from these tubewells as well.

In the latest incident, theft was reported at the tubewells of farmers including Ankit, Ashish, Sanjeev, Rajendra and Nitin on Nala Road last night. The thieves broke a wall before carrying out the theft. After receiving information from the farmers, a Dial 112 team reached the spot.