Ludhiana: Burglars target two transformers in Jagraon
The FIR has been registered on the statement of a farmer, Rajinder Singh; the complainant said a transformer installed in Sidhwan Kalan village, Ludhiana, was targeted by burglars who took away oil and metal from it; similar incident was reported in Pauna village
A gang of burglars targeted two electric transformers in Sidhwan Kalan village and Pauna village in Jagraon and stole oil besides metal, police said. The incident caused a disruption of electricity in the villages. The Sadar Jagraon police have registered an FIR against unidentified accused and initiated investigation.
The FIR has been registered on the statement of a farmer, Rajinder Singh. The complainant said a transformer installed in Sidhwan Kalan village was targeted by burglars who took away oil and metal from it. Similar incident was reported in Pauna village.
ASI John Masih, who is investigating the case, said involvement of one gang is suspected in both incidents. A case under Section 303 (2) of the BNS has been registered against unidentified accused. The police are trying to trace the accused.