Gang Steals 960 Litres of Diesel from Stationed Train, Six Arrested in Saharanpur
A gang allegedly involved in stealing diesel from railway generator coaches has been busted in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur district. Police arrested six accused and recovered approximately 960 litres of stolen diesel stored in 21 plastic cans. The gang members were reportedly transporting the fuel in a pickup vehicle when they were caught.
According to the investigation, the accused targeted a train standing on the outer section of a railway station. Taking advantage of the train being stationary, they allegedly siphoned diesel from its generator system and filled it into plastic cans. They then loaded the containers into a pickup vehicle and attempted to leave the area.
The police received information about the suspected theft and launched an operation. During the action, six people were apprehended and the pickup vehicle carrying the diesel was seized. A total of 21 cans containing around 960 litres of diesel were recovered.
Railway Property Targeted
Investigators are examining how the accused gained access to the train and whether they were involved in similar thefts earlier. The possibility of a wider network involved in stealing railway fuel is also being looked into.
Theft of diesel from train generator systems can disrupt railway operations and cause financial losses to the department. Police are continuing the investigation to establish the roles of all the accused and identify any other people connected with the alleged racket.
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