Mohali. Thieves broke a 500 KVA power transformer in GMI Business Park, Sector 102, Alpha. The thieves ran away with copper fittings weighing about 300 kg. The theft is suspected to have taken place between 2 am and 4 am, in which the transformer was broken on the spot. After discovering the theft, security officer Harbans Singh lodged a complaint with Mohali police. The quantity of copper stolen and the suspicious speed of opening the transformer in a short time have raised questions.
According to transformer manufacturers, it usually takes eight to ten hours to open a 500 KVA transformer. However, the thieves reportedly completed the work in just two hours. Sub Inspector Sandeep Singh, outpost in-charge of IT City Police Station Sector-83, inspected the spot. He told that the thieves broke the transformer and stole its copper fittings. The complaint has been registered and the process of registering the FIR is underway. The thieves opened the heavy transformer and stole copper in such a short period. Transformer manufacturers say that it takes eight to ten hours to dismantle such a device. The thieves completing this work in two hours is a matter of investigation. The police are investigating this aspect in depth.
Police investigation and action
Security officer Harbans Singh said in his complaint that the business park is spread over about 50 acres, where a commercial project was to be built. The thieves targeted the transformer installed at this place. Police are also investigating whether the power supply was cut before the transformer was broken or not. Investigators suspect that the thieves may have used some vehicle to transport the stolen 300 kg copper. CCTV footage is also being collected from the surrounding areas to identify and arrest the suspects.
Source: www.amarujala.com
