Archive · 30 May 2025
Earthquake Sensor Stolen from Research Facility in Rajkot
Someone took a machine that measures earthquakes from a research place in Rajkot.
This machine is called a strong motion accelerograph, and it helps scientists study earthquakes.
The machine was kept at the research center with a guard, but it went missing sometime between early March and early May.
When the people who take care of the machines went back to check, it was gone!
The security guard said he didn't know anything about it.
Now, the police are trying to find out who took the machine and where it is.
An earthquake sensing instrument was stolen in Rajkot.
The stolen instrument was a strong motion accelerograph, valued at Rs 11,000.
The theft occurred between March 4 and May 5.
The instrument was stored at a research facility with a security guard present.
A police complaint has been filed regarding the theft.
- Who
- The thief is unknown; reported by Bihari Darji of Arm Management Service.
- What
- An earthquake sensing instrument was stolen.
- When
- Between March 4 and May 5
- Where
- Rajkot, at an earthquake research facility near Ishwariya Park.
- Why
- Unknown; the reason for the theft is not provided.
- Stolen Item
- Earthquake sensing instrument
- Value
- Rs 11,000
- Location
- Rajkot
- Timeframe
- March 4 - May 5
- Reporting Party
- Bihari Darji
- Employer
- Arm Management Service