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Metro Pipes Stolen: Thief Nabbed by Manager
21 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A man was caught stealing Delhi Metro iron pipes on Mehrauli Badarpur Road.
- The suspect, identified as Neeraj, was apprehended by a security manager.
- Police are registering an FIR for theft and common intention against the accused.
A theft attempt involving Delhi Metro iron pipes was thwarted on Sunday morning when a suspect was apprehended by a security manager. The incident occurred on Mehrauli Badarpur Road near RPS Colony, where the accused, identified as 33-year-old Neeraj, a resident of Tigri Extension, was caught loading stolen pipes into an auto-rickshaw.
According to police reports, a control room call was received around 10:43 a.m. regarding two individuals caught with stolen iron pipes. While Neeraj was detained by the Delhi Metro security manager, his accomplice managed to escape from the scene. The authorities recovered two stolen pipes from the auto-rickshaw.
An FIR is being registered against Neeraj under sections 379 (punishment for theft) and 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code. The incident highlights ongoing efforts to secure public property and prevent theft of materials vital to infrastructure.
