Kanpur: Thief enters silver factory in Pokharpur through the roof, escapes with 18 kg of silver worth 45 lakh
Approximately 18 kg of silver was stolen from a silver processing factory located in Pokharpur, under the Chakeri police station area of Kanpur, early Monday morning. Based on market rates, its value is estimated to be around 45 lakh. The theft was captured on CCTV cameras, based on which the police are searching for the accused. […]
Thief reached through the roof using a rope
According to information, a thief entered the factory early Monday morning from the roof using a rope and escaped with the processed silver. Upon discovering the incident, the factory owner reached the spot.
The factory owner, Nitin Tope, is originally from Maharashtra. He has a shop in Nayaganj and resides in Sanjay Gandhi Nagar, Naubasta. His silver processing factory is located inside the Pawan Dal Mill compound in Pokharpur, where he brings silver from the market for processing. It was reported that he had brought the silver on Friday. After processing, the silver was kept in the factory itself.
Police officials reached the spot, forensic team collected evidence
Upon receiving the information, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) East Shiva Singh and ACP Chakeri Ashutosh Kumar Singh reached the scene and conducted an investigation. The forensic team also collected evidence from the spot.
ACP Chakeri Ashutosh Kumar Singh stated that teams have been deployed to search for the accused with the help of CCTV footage.
Current status
No information regarding the identification or arrest of the accused has been released by the police so far. The value of the stolen silver is also currently based on market rates. The investigation into the matter is ongoing.
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