Lucknow Airport Hit By Unidentified Thieves, Equipment Worth Rs 35 Lakh Stolen

The Uttar Pradesh Police have initiated an investigation into the theft of construction equipment valued at Rs. 35 lakh from Lucknow Airport.?

When did the incident take place?

Equipment worth Rs 35 Lakh stolen from Lucknow airport | Image: X

The incident occurred at the under-construction Terminal 3 of Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport on January 25, where parts of a 400 MT crane, including a remote cable and hose pipe, were reported missing.?

Who reported the incident to the officials?

The project manager for NCC Company Limited, Shambhu Nath Mishra, filed an FIR at the Sarojini Nagar police station on January 26, a day after the theft was discovered.?

The project manager for NCC Company Limited, Shambhu Nath Mishra, filed an FIR | Image: X

Airport officials were alerted to the incident a day later, bringing attention to the security lapse.?

A case of theft has been registered against unidentified culprits under Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), as reported by IANS.?

What are some other theft taking place in Lucknow?

This incident follows another theft in New Rahimabad, falling under the same jurisdiction, where valuable items, including jewelry, were stolen from the residence of Ashish Joshi on Tuesday.?

Joshi mentioned being away on the night of the theft.Adding to the list of thefts, Thakurganj, a sublocality within Lucknow's Daulatganj area, reported a similar incident. Rajesh Prakesh, a newly-appointed priest at the Basantkunj-based Panchmukhi Hanuman temple, had Rs. 80,000 worth of jewelry and Rs. 20,000 in cash stolen from his room.?

How can it be a matter of concern?

The series of thefts has raised concerns about security measures in the region, prompting authorities to intensify efforts to identify and apprehend the perpetrators responsible for these crimes.?

The series of thefts has raised concerns about security measures in the region | Image: Canva

The incidents not only highlight the vulnerability of construction sites but also emphasize the need for heightened vigilance and security measures in residential areas to curb such criminal activities.?

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