Cable Heist Foiled: Police Nab Gang in Delhi's Rohini

Thirteen gang members have been arrested for allegedly stealing underground MTNL cable in Delhi's Rohini. A JCB machine and 10 kgs of cables were seized. Police apprehended three men in the act, leading to the arrest of others after questioning. The gang frequently sold the cables to scrap dealers.

Thirteen members of a gang have been taken into custody for their alleged role in the theft of underground MTNL cables in Delhi's Rohini area. The arrests were made public by the police on Tuesday, with a JCB machine and approximately 10 kilograms of stolen cables recovered.

According to a police statement, Pankaj (21), Lucky (18), and Abhishek (18) were apprehended in the act of stealing cables in Rohini's Sector 9 on the night between April 6 and 7. Their suspicious activities, involving a JCB machine, were initially noticed by a police team.

Upon questioning, the detained individuals revealed the identities of their accomplices, leading to the arrest of 10 more suspects. The gang used a JCB machine to excavate and steal cables, which were then sold to scrap dealers, contributing to numerous similar thefts across Rohini.

(With inputs from agencies.)