In yet another incident of theft targeting construction materials, cables worth ₹1.4 lakh were reported stolen from a godown linked to the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) project in Chandkheda, Ahmedabad.
The case was lodged at Chandkheda police station. The theft came to light in the early hours of March 23, when the store manager discovered that two bundles of cables were missing from the company’s godown.
Shridar Jairam, deputy project manager at GMRC, stated in his complaint that the godown, located near the Gandhinagar Highway, stores essential materials such as wires, transformer panels, and tiles for the Metro Rail project. Chetan Pitva, who works as the store manager, informed Jairam of the incident around 7.20 am.
Upon inspection, it was confirmed that approximately 89 metres of power cable valued at ₹60,000 and 160 metres of control cable valued at ₹80,000 had been stolen. The total estimated loss amounts to ₹1.4 lakh. They also searched the store premises and surrounding areas thoroughly, but neither the cables nor the bundles were found.
The theft is believed to have occurred sometime before 7.20 am today. According to preliminary investigation, unknown miscreants broke into the godown and stole the cable bundles.
Chandkheda police have registered a case of theft in the matter. Police officials confirmed that CCTV footage from the area will be reviewed to trace the perpetrators.