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Crime
Electricity Dept. Raids Sevni Scrap Shop, Seizes Wires Worth Millions
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 04:16 PM
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The electricity department conducted a raid on a scrap shop in Sevni, Madhya Pradesh, confiscating stolen wires valued at several million rupees. Police from two stations were present at the scene.
The electricity department carried out a surprise raid on a scrap shop in Sevni on Tuesday, seizing a large quantity of stolen electrical wires estimated to be worth several million rupees. The operation was coordinated with local police, and officers from two nearby stations were on site to assist.
According to officials, the scrap shop had been suspected of illegally selling stolen power cables. During the raid, investigators recovered the wires and documented the evidence for further legal action.
The seized materials were placed in a secure storage facility pending a formal investigation. Authorities have not yet announced any arrests but indicated that the case will be forwarded to the district crime branch for prosecution.
According to officials, the scrap shop had been suspected of illegally selling stolen power cables. During the raid, investigators recovered the wires and documented the evidence for further legal action.
The seized materials were placed in a secure storage facility pending a formal investigation. Authorities have not yet announced any arrests but indicated that the case will be forwarded to the district crime branch for prosecution.