Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Copper Wires Stolen From NIC Office at Bhopal’s Satpura Bhawan
Copper wires and pipes were taken from an office in a government building in Bhopal.
They were connected to air conditioners, which stopped working after the theft.
The theft is believed to have happened during public holidays on September 12, 13 and 14.
The office belongs to the National Informatics Centre, which supports digital services for government departments.
The NIC’s director and security officer reported the incident.
Police have opened a case against people who have not yet been identified.
They are checking camera recordings for clues.
The investigation is continuing.
Copper wires and pipes connected to air conditioners were stolen from the NIC office on the first floor of Satpura Bhawan.
Police registered a case against unidentified people on Thursday after a complaint by the NIC state centre’s director and security officer.
The theft reportedly occurred during public holidays on September 12, 13 and 14.
The stolen materials left air-conditioning units non-functional and disrupted office work.
Police are examining CCTV footage from inside and around the building to identify suspects.
- Who
- Unidentified persons are suspected of stealing copper wires and pipes from the NIC office; police are investigating.
- What
- Copper wires and pipes connected to air conditioners were stolen, disrupting office work.
- When
- During public holidays on September 12, 13 and 14; police registered a case on Thursday and described the case on Friday.
- Where
- The NIC office on the first floor of Satpura Bhawan in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The articles do not state why the items were stolen.
Security concerns
Police investigation
Building security
Security concerns
The complaint raised concerns about repeated thefts despite security arrangements at Satpura Bhawan.
Police investigation
Police have launched an investigation and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify suspects.
- Location
- NIC office, first floor, Satpura Bhawan, Bhopal
- Stolen items
- Copper wires and pipes installed in the office’s external corridor
- Reported period
- Public holidays on September 12, 13 and 14
- Police action
- A case was registered against unidentified persons
- Impact
- Air-conditioning units stopped working and office work was disrupted
- Investigation
- Police are examining CCTV footage from in and around the building
- Police station
- Arera Hills