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Copper and aluminium worth millions stolen from Derabassi factory in Mohali, FIR lodged
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 02:36 AM
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Police in Mohali have registered a case after copper and aluminium valued at several million rupees were stolen from a Derabassi manufacturing unit.
Mohali police have opened an investigation after a large quantity of copper and aluminium was reported missing from a manufacturing unit in Derabassi, a town on the outskirts of the city. The stolen material is estimated to be worth several million rupees, according to preliminary assessments by the factory management.
Authorities filed a First Information Report (FIR) and have begun a search for the missing metal, which is commonly used in the automotive and electrical sectors. The police have also appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the recovery of the stolen items and the apprehension of those responsible.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about metal theft in industrial areas of Punjab, where high‑value raw materials often attract criminal networks. The factory has pledged to cooperate fully with investigators and to strengthen security measures to prevent future losses.
Authorities filed a First Information Report (FIR) and have begun a search for the missing metal, which is commonly used in the automotive and electrical sectors. The police have also appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the recovery of the stolen items and the apprehension of those responsible.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about metal theft in industrial areas of Punjab, where high‑value raw materials often attract criminal networks. The factory has pledged to cooperate fully with investigators and to strengthen security measures to prevent future losses.