Chittoor police arrest four, recover 280 kg of copper wire stolen from factory near Kuppam
Chittoor police have arrested four individuals for the theft of 280 kg of copper wire from a factory in the Kuppam region. The suspects were identified through CCTV footage and technical evidence after selling the stolen goods to local scrap dealers.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing issues with industrial theft and the effectiveness of local police surveillance and technical investigation methods in rural industrial hubs.
Chittoor district police on Sunday (September 27, 2026) night arrested four persons in connection with the alleged theft of copper wire from a company in Gudupalle mandal near Kuppam and recovered 280 kg of copper wire worth about ₹15 lakh.
Superintendent of Police Tushar Dudi told the media here that the theft had occurred on July 18 at the ABIS company in the Pogurupalle industrial area. Based on a complaint from the company management, a case was registered at the Gudupalle police station.
A special team was formed under the supervision of Additional Superintendent of Police (Kuppam sub-division) Boddu Hemanth.
📷 Copper Wire Theft Case Solved – 4 Arrested Chittoor District Police solved a copper wire theft case, arresting 4 accused and seizing 280 kg of copper wires worth ₹15 lakhs, along with 2 two-wheelers. @APPOLICE100 @HomeMinisterAP pic.twitter.com/84wOyXauHl
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