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Crime
Six Arrested in Connection with BSNL Cable Theft Cases
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 06:07 AM
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Police have taken six suspects into custody for allegedly stealing BSNL telecom cables, authorities said.
Police officials announced that six individuals were detained after investigations linked them to the theft of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) cables. The arrests were made following a coordinated operation by law‑enforcement agencies, who said the suspects were caught with equipment used for illegal cable removal.
The stolen cables are a critical component of BSNL's network, and their loss can disrupt voice and data services for thousands of users. Authorities highlighted that such thefts not only cause financial loss but also hamper the reliability of telecom infrastructure across the country.
Investigators are continuing to probe the extent of the thefts and any possible connections to larger organized networks. The six detainees will face charges under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Indian Telegraph Act, and are expected to appear before a court in the coming days.
The stolen cables are a critical component of BSNL's network, and their loss can disrupt voice and data services for thousands of users. Authorities highlighted that such thefts not only cause financial loss but also hamper the reliability of telecom infrastructure across the country.
Investigators are continuing to probe the extent of the thefts and any possible connections to larger organized networks. The six detainees will face charges under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Indian Telegraph Act, and are expected to appear before a court in the coming days.