Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Meerut Gang Arrested in Kerala Over Copper Cable Thefts
Police in Kerala arrested people accused of stealing copper cables and other valuables.
The suspects came from Meerut in Uttar Pradesh.
Police say they sent their motorcycles to Kerala by train before flying there.
This allowed them to use the motorcycles soon after landing.
They allegedly looked for locked buildings and abandoned cable boxes.
Some of the targets were linked to telephone services and contained copper wire.
Five suspects were arrested in Kannur, while others were arrested in Kochi or by Thrissur police.
Police say the group may have committed similar thefts in other states.
Reports differ on whether the gang had 10 or 11 members.
Kerala police arrested 10 alleged members of a gang from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, in Thrissur, Kochi and Kannur.
Police said the gang flew to Kerala while sending its motorcycles ahead by train.
The suspects allegedly targeted copper wires and cables in locked buildings, offices and abandoned BSNL cable terminals.
Five suspects were arrested in Kannur after arriving from Delhi on September 19; their motorcycles had arrived on September 9.
One report described the gang as having 11 members, while police reports cited 10 arrests; investigators are checking for wider theft links.
- Who
- Kerala police and alleged members of a gang from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh; police reports cited 10 arrests, while one report referred to 11 gang members.
- What
- The suspects were arrested over alleged plans and acts involving the theft of copper wires and cables, along with other valuables.
- When
- Five suspects reportedly arrived in Kerala on September 19 after sending their motorcycles on September 9; the arrests were reported on Monday.
- Where
- Arrests took place in Kannur and Kochi, with Rehan previously taken into custody by Thrissur police; the suspects allegedly targeted Kerala buildings and abandoned BSNL cable terminals.
- Why
- Police allege the gang came to Kerala to steal copper material and valuables and sell the stolen items.
- Arrests
- 10 alleged gang members were reported arrested.
- Reported gang size
- One report described the gang as having 11 members, creating a discrepancy with the 10 arrests reported by police.
- Origin
- Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
- Travel method
- Motorcycles were sent to Kerala by train before the members flew there.
- Kannur arrests
- Five suspects were arrested after arriving from Delhi on September 19.
- Reported targets
- Copper wires and cables in locked houses, offices, telephone-related sites and abandoned BSNL cable terminals.
- Investigation
- Police are identifying targeted locations, tracing stolen material and checking possible thefts in other states.
