Vrindavan Police Arrest Man for Copper Wire Theft 15.920 kg Recovered

Vrindavan, September 24, 2026: Vrindavan police have taken a 26-year-old man into custody following the recovery of a significant quantity of stolen copper wiring. The arrest was executed on September 22, 2026, near the TV Hospital in Vrindavan, with local citizens assisting the responding officers in apprehending the suspect.

Details of the Arrest and Recovery

The suspect, identified as Mohammad Shoaib Malik, is a resident of Mohalla No. 04 in Bilsi, district Badaun, Uttar Pradesh. According to authorities, he has been residing recently in Gali No. 04, Sector 141, Noida. Police confirmed that at the time of his arrest at 17.23 hours on September 22, the suspect was found in possession of 15.920 kilograms of copper wire, which is suspected to have been stolen from the area near the medical facility.

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Following the discovery of the stolen materials, the Vrindavan police station registered a formal case against the suspect. The incident has been filed under Crime Number (Mu.A.San.) 639/2026, invoking sections 303(2) and 317(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Following the documentation of the seizure and the suspect’s formal arrest, officials initiated necessary legal proceedings to process the case through the judicial system.

Police Investigation and Enforcement

The operation was led by the Vrindavan police department as part of ongoing efforts to address incidents of property theft in the region. The team responsible for the arrest included Station House Officer Dharmendra Kumar, Sub-Inspector Rohit Singh, who serves as the in-charge of the Adwa police outpost, and Constable 674 Virendra Singh. All three officers were involved in the apprehension and the subsequent legal documentation regarding the recovered 15.920 kilograms of copper wire.

The arrest comes at a time when local law enforcement in Mathura district has been increasing vigilance around public infrastructure and hospital perimeters to prevent the theft of valuable scrap and electrical components. The involvement of the public in identifying and detaining the suspect highlights the growing coordination between the local community and the police force in maintaining security within the Vrindavan area.

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While the investigation into the origins of the stolen copper wire remains ongoing, the authorities have confirmed that the suspect will remain in custody pending his appearance in court. Further details regarding the extent of the theft or any potential links to broader illicit networks will be determined as the legal case proceeds.

As of this report, the accused has been processed at the Vrindavan station. Local residents who have information regarding similar thefts or suspicious activities near the TV Hospital are encouraged to report such incidents to the local precinct. The police have expressed their commitment to ensuring that those found stealing public or private property are brought to justice under the relevant provisions of the BNS, as evidenced by the rapid filing of charges in this instance.