The Uttar Pradesh police have launched an investigation into the theft of construction equipment valued at Rs. 35 lakh from Lucknow airport.
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- When did the incident occur?
- Who reported the incident to officials?
- What other robberies are happening in Lucknow?
- How can this be a cause for concern?
When did the incident occur?
Equipment worth Rs 35 lakh stolen from Lucknow airport | Image: X
The incident occurred at the under-construction Terminal 3 of the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport on January 25, where parts of a 400-tonne crane, including a remote cable and a hose, were reported missing.
Who reported the incident to officials?
NCC Company Limited project director Shambhu Nath Mishra lodged an FIR at Sarojini Nagar police station on January 26, a day after the theft was discovered.
NCC Company Limited Project Director Shambhu Nath Mishra lodges an FIR | Image: X
Airport officials were alerted to the incident a day later, drawing attention to the lack of security.
A case of robbery has been registered against unidentified culprits under section 379 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), IANS reported.
What other robberies are happening in Lucknow?
This incident follows another burglary in New Rahimabad under the same jurisdiction where valuable items, including jewellery, were stolen from the residence of Ashish Joshi on Tuesday.
Joshi mentioned being absent on the night of the robbery. Adding to the list of thefts, Thakurganj, a sub-locality within Daulatganj area of Lucknow, reported a similar incident. Rajesh Prakesh, a newly appointed priest at the Basantkunj-based Panchmukhi Hanuman temple, had Rs. 80,000 worth of jewelery and Rs. 20,000 in cash stolen from his room.
How can this be a cause for concern?
The series of robberies has raised concerns about security measures in the region, prompting authorities to intensify efforts to identify and arrest the perpetrators responsible for these crimes.
The series of robberies has raised concern about security measures in the region | Image: Canva
The incidents not only highlight the vulnerability of construction sites but also underline the need to intensify surveillance and security measures in residential areas to curb such criminal activities.
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Source: vtt.edu.vn