In yet another incident of theft reported at the under construction site of the Metro in Pune, construction material worth Rs 10,800 was stolen from Hinjewadi on Sunday. A case in this regard has been registered at Hinjewadi police station against two people.
According to the complaint registered with the police, the accused identified as Bunty Suresh Navgire (23) and Swayam Vikas Kamble (18), both residents of Rahatni, were caught while stealing construction material from the Metro site in Hinjewadi and taking it away in an Auto Rickshaw. The officials later handed them over to the local police for further action.
The incident took place at around 1:45 am on Sunday, according to the police. The police have booked both accused under sections 379 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and they have been arrested in the case.
It may be noted that the metro line between Civil Court Metro Station and Hinjewadi is being developed by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) under the Public Private Partnership model. Such incidents of theft not only lead to financial losses for ongoing construction projects but also disrupt the smooth progress of these important infrastructure developments. Authorities and law enforcement agencies must remain vigilant to prevent such occurrences and ensure the security of construction sites and materials.
