Golaghati, Tripura | In a daring act of theft under the cover of night, a government-operated water pump house near Kanchanmala SB School, under the Golaghati Assembly Constituency, was broken into by unidentified miscreants late Saturday. The thieves looted valuable machinery worth ₹50,000–₹60,000, including two newly installed water filtration machines and essential electric wiring.
According to sources, Deepak Roy, the local pump operator, had shut down the pump as usual and locked the facility before leaving for home. However, late at night, a gang reportedly inebriated, smashed the lock and stole critical government equipment.
 |
| Tripura Police |
The incident came to light early Sunday morning, when a local resident noticed the pump house door open and informed the operator. Upon rushing to the scene, Roy found the door broken, and upon inspection, discovered that valuable components had been stolen. He immediately alerted the Kanchanmala Gram Panchayat head Rajesh Das and officials from the DWS Department, Badharghat.
Later, the Amtali Police arrived at the scene, along with Panchayat head Rajesh Das, to inspect the theft site.
Rajesh Das, speaking to the media, called the incident deeply unfortunate, saying:
“This pump house supplies essential drinking water to the people of West Kanchanmala every day. Such a theft is not just a crime, it's a blow to the entire community’s wellbeing.”
He urged the police to carry out a fair and detailed investigation and bring the perpetrators to justice. He further emphasized that acts like this must be dealt with severely to maintain public safety and restore trust in government infrastructure.
No comments:
Post a Comment