Bengaluru: Three arrested for sandalwood theft at Railway Wheel Factory in Yelahanka

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has arrested three persons in connection with the theft of a sandalwood tree from the premises of the Railway Wheel Factory (RWF) in Yelahanka.

The incident was reported on the night of September 5, and a case was registered at the RPF Post, Railway Wheel Factory, under Section 3(a) of the Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act.

Following directions from senior RWF officials, two teams were formed to trace the accused. The teams, headed by SI Chirag and Srikanth M. Patil, worked under the supervision of RPF Inspector Surajbhan.

The teams examined CCTV footage from the RWF West Colony and surrounding areas and traced a vehicle suspected to have been used in the theft to the Shivamogga area. With the assistance of local police and further CCTV analysis, the teams arrested three persons allegedly involved in the theft.