Two Arrested for Alleged Transformer Parts Theft in Deoghar

Sarwan police have arrested two men for allegedly stealing parts of an electricity transformer in Deoghar district. The accused were reportedly caught red-handed while carrying out the theft in the Sarwan police station area.

The case was registered following a written complaint by Deepak Kumar, 38, a junior electrical engineer posted at the Sarath electricity supply section. Sarwan police registered Case No. 114/26 on October 28 under Sections 305, 62, 317(5) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

The arrested men have been identified as Shamim Ansari, 34, son of the late Habib Ansari, and Shahabuddin Ansari, 33, son of Mustafa Ansari. Both are residents of Thadhi village under Chitra police station limits in Deoghar district.

Police said two transformer bushing insulators, along with a loosened nut and bolt, were recovered in connection with the case. Bushing insulators are components that help electrical conductors pass safely through a transformer's casing while providing electrical insulation.

Sarwan police station officer-in-charge Sandeep Kumar confirmed the arrests and provided details of the case. Further legal proceedings will follow as per the applicable provisions of law.