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Delhi Metro Cable Theft: Report Reveals Gang’s Methods, Five Accused Arrested

Highlights

  • Delhi Police arrested five for stealing 140 meters of signalling cables from the Delhi Metro.
  • The gang reportedly used ropes and hooks to climb metro pillars and cut high-value copper cables.
  • DMRC’s Principal Executive Director commended Delhi Police for its swift response.
A gang used ropes and hooks to climb the pillars and steal signalling cables of the Delhi Metro. (Image source – Unknown)

Delhi Police has arrested five accused in the Delhi Metro Cable Theft case of December 5.

Delhi Metro services faced disruptions on the morning of December 5 due to the theft of signalling cables, an essential component for tracking train movements.

According to The Indian Express report, the gang responsible for the theft scouted isolated and dimly lit areas near Delhi Metro pillars for months.

Their aim was to steal copper cables prized for their high scrap value. Using ropes and hooks, the thieves climbed the pillars to reach the elevated Blue Line tracks and cut the cables.

Explaining the gang’s methods, Joint CP (Transport Range) Vijay Singh said,  “Using ropes and hooks, Islam, Nadeem, Siddhu, and Teli scaled the Metro pillars to reach the elevated tracks and cut the high-value copper cables, which carry no electricity. Shahrukh and Ramzan parked vehicles away from the scene to avoid suspicion.”

The investigation revealed that Rashid and Faisal transported the stolen cables to a godown in Mustafabad, where some were weighed and prepared for sale. The rest were moved to a rented godown in Brajpuri before being transported to another location for disposal.

The theft came to light around 5 am when the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) received an alert from the signalling department about a track circuit issue. Upon investigation, officials discovered that 140 meters of signalling cable were missing between the Moti Nagar and Kirti Nagar stations.

Five individuals have been arrested: Rashid Malik (26), Shahrukh Malik (29), Ramzan (32), Junaid aka Bhura (32), and another gang member. Seven others, including Faisal, Masoom, Nadeem, Siddhu, Teli, Sarfaraj, and Islam, are still on the run.

DMRC’s Principal Executive Director Anuj Dayal commended the Delhi Police for their swift response. “This is a positive step in avoiding disruption of Metro services for the public and we hope will be a deterrent for others in the future,” he stated.

The incident highlights the need for heightened security measures to prevent such disruptions in the future.

FAQs

Q1. How did the gang steal the signalling cables from the Delhi Metro?

Answer. The gang scouted isolated areas near metro pillars for months and used ropes and hooks to climb the pillars and cut the high-value copper cables.

Q2. What was the impact of the signalling cable theft on Delhi Metro services?

Answer. The theft of signalling cables caused disruptions in Delhi Metro services on the morning of December 5 as 140 meters of signalling cable were missing between Moti Nagar and Kirti Nagar stations.

Q3. What measures have been highlighted as necessary following the Delhi Metro cable theft?

Answer. The incident underscores the need for heightened security measures to prevent such disruptions in the future, as highlighted by DMRC’s Principal Executive Director.

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