Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Gang Steals Metro Cable in Ahmedabad, Four Arrested
A gang stole a lot of cable used in the Ahmedabad metro system.
They cut the cables, took them away, and tried to sell the valuable copper inside.
Police caught some of the thieves after tracking them down to a rented house where they were stripping the cables.
The stolen goods were worth nearly a million rupees, and the police are still looking for more people involved.
An interstate gang stole 700 meters of metro cable near Ahmedabad.
The theft occurred during an IPL match.
Four men were arrested for the cable theft.
Police recovered stolen property valued at Rs 8.32 lakh.
The gang operated by cutting cables and selling the copper.
- Who
- Four men were arrested; 13 people are involved in total.
- What
- An interstate gang stole 700 meters of metro cable.
- When
- The theft occurred during an IPL match on June 2, 2025.
- Where
- Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar metro routes, Kalol property
- Why
- To steal copper for sale.
- Stolen Cable Length
- 700 meters
- Value of Stolen Cable
- Rs 17.85 lakh
- Location of Arrest
- Kalol
- Number of Arrests
- 4
- Total Value of Recovered Property
- Rs 8.32 lakh
- Primary Target
- Metro Cable
