Siliguri Police Arrest Man, Recover Stolen Copper Wires

Siliguri Police Arrest Man, Recover Stolen Copper Wires

Siliguri Police have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with the theft of electric wires from an under-construction building in Bagdogra.

According to police, a written complaint was lodged at Bagdogra Police Station under the Siliguri Police Commissionerate on September 21, alleging that an unidentified person had stolen electric wires from the third floor of an under-construction building at Alaka Jagat Building in College Para, Bagdogra.

During the investigation, a team led by ASI Amit Lama arrested Sawpan Mandal (24), a resident of Bhujiapani Chhat under Bagdogra Police Station in Darjeeling district.

Police said stolen copper cable wires and melted copper wires were recovered from the accused's possession. Further investigation into the case is underway.