Ahmedabad LCB Arrests Man Over Alleged Theft Of Drain Covers, Iron Grills; Five Iron Lids Recovered
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The Zone-7 Local Crime Branch (LCB) on Wednesday arrested a 26-year-old man allegedly involved in stealing iron drain covers and grills from outside residential societies and commercial premises in Ahmedabad.
The accused, Arshad Yunusbhai Zuberbhai Pathan, 26, a resident of Fatewadi, was arrested during a night patrol in the Sarkhej area. Police said his arrest helped them trace two theft cases.
According to the LCB, its team was patrolling the area when it received information about a man allegedly carrying stolen iron drain covers. A team led by PSI H.D. Vaghela subsequently intercepted Pathan and detained him for questioning.
167 Kg Of Iron Drain Covers Seized
Police said five iron drain covers weighing around 167 kg were recovered from the accused. The covers have been valued at approximately ₹4,000.
An Access scooter allegedly used in the thefts, valued at around ₹50,000, was also seized. The total value of the property recovered has been estimated at around ₹54,000.
Police Probe Alleged Night-Time Theft Operation
According to the police, the accused allegedly targeted iron drain covers and grills installed outside large residential societies and commercial establishments during the night.
The recovered items are being examined to establish their connection with two theft cases registered in the area.
Police have also named Alhas Muhammad Safi Sheikh, a resident of Danilimda, as an accused who is yet to be arrested.
The operation was carried out as part of intensified night patrolling and efforts to identify hotspots for property-related offences. Police are continuing their investigation to determine whether the accused were allegedly involved in other similar thefts across the city.
