ITANAGAR, Nov 4: The Arunachal Pradesh Police has warned of strict legal action against those involved in the alleged theft of conductors and other materials from the 33 KV old Pasighat (Dura)-Jeying transmission line, which is nearing completion.
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited is implementing the Comprehensive Scheme for Strengthening the Transmission and Distribution System in Arunachal Pradesh. As part of the project, conductors and other materials are being installed along the 33 KV line, which is currently in the final stage of inspection and commissioning.
However, several incidents of theft of conductors and other materials have been reported, prompting the registration of first information reports (FIRs) at Pasighat and Mebo police stations in East Siang district and Mariyang police station in Upper Siang district.
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Central Range, Pasighat, Hibu Tamang, has warned that those involved in the theft, as well as persons receiving stolen materials, will be dealt with firmly as per law.
He has appealed to residents of Pasighat, Mebo and Mariyang to share any information relating to the thefts with their nearest police station, assuring that the identity of informers will be kept confidential.