Attempted Theft at BSNL Office in Bareilly Foiled; Accused Apprehended
Police in Bareilly have arrested a man for attempting to steal government equipment from a BSNL office, recovering stolen property.
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Theft Attempt at BSNL Office in Bareilly Thwarted, Accused Caught
Bareilly District: In a case of attempted government property theft, police in the Badaun police station area of Bareilly district have apprehended an individual under the Indian Penal Code. The incident occurred at the main BSNL building located on Bypass Road, where the accused was attempting to steal government equipment.
Complaint Filed and Suspect Apprehended
Sourabh Kumar, the Sub-Divisional Engineer for BSNL Badaun, filed a complaint at the police station on October 16, 2026. According to the complaint, a man identified as Taufiq was caught red-handed attempting to steal government property from the main building. Alert employees promptly detained him at the scene before handing him over to the police.
Accused Identified and Recovered Items
The arrested accused has been identified as Taufiq, a 42-year-old resident of Mohammadpur, Badaun. During a search, police recovered the following items from his possession:
- One 65 Ampere battery
- One 63 Ampere changeover switch
- Two C-DOT EPC cards
Legal Proceedings Underway
A case, Crime Number 0813/2026, has been registered at the Badaun police station. Police have filed charges under Sections 305(A) and 317(2) of the Indian Penal Code. Authorities have stated that questioning of the accused is ongoing, and necessary legal actions are being taken. This arrest has sparked discussions about local security arrangements.