Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Kadapa Police Arrest Man Over Alleged Copper Scrap Theft
Police in Kadapa arrested a 22-year-old man named Sheikh Peeru.
They say he is connected to the alleged theft of copper scrap.
The scrap was taken from a stock point in an industrial area.
The stock point is operated by Moola Surendra.
Surendra reported the theft to police on September 19.
Police said they recovered copper material worth about ₹2 lakh.
Peeru was arrested near Kashinayana temple at Chalamareddypalli.
A court later sent him to judicial remand while the case continues.
RIMS police arrested a 22-year-old man over alleged copper scrap theft in Kadapa.
The stolen material was reportedly taken from a stock point in the Industrial Estate area.
Police recovered copper material worth around ₹2 lakh from the accused.
The stock point operator, Moola Surendra, filed a complaint on September 19.
Sheikh Peeru was arrested near Kashinayana temple and sent to judicial remand.
- Who
- RIMS police arrested 22-year-old Sheikh Peeru in connection with the alleged theft; the stock point is operated by Moola Surendra.
- What
- Police allege that copper scrap was stolen and say they recovered material worth around ₹2 lakh.
- When
- A complaint was lodged on September 19, and the arrest took place on Monday; the article does not specify the dates’ year.
- Where
- The alleged theft occurred at a stock point opposite IOCL in Kadapa’s Industrial Estate area; the arrest occurred near Kashinayana temple at Chalamareddypalli.
- Why
- Police made the arrest while investigating the theft complaint.
- Accused
- Sheikh Peeru, aged 22
- Recovered material
- Copper scrap worth around ₹2 lakh
- Complaint date
- September 19
- Police station
- RIMS police
- Case number
- Cr. No. 127/2026
- Legal provisions
- Sections 331(3) and 305(a) of the BNS
- Court action
- The accused was sent to judicial remand