Bhilai, May 19
After a decade-long chase, police arrested Ravi Soni -- the last accused of theft of five massive industrial nuts, each weighing nearly 5,000 kilograms, from Bhilai Steel Plant in Chhattisgarh.
Soni had been evading capture since his involvement in the case. His long period of hiding was finally cut short when police acted on fresh intelligence, tracked him to his hideout.
Soni, along with four accomplices, conspired in the theft of five massive industrial nuts from the plate mill’s spare yard, valued at an astonishing combined value of Rs 65 lakh.
While his associates had already been arrested, Soni had managed to stay hidden until now.
These stolen nuts were no ordinary hardware; each weighed a staggering 4,674 kilograms and was specifically designed for use in large-scale industrial operations. They had been procured for installation in the plate mill, making their disappearance a significant loss for the plant.
The case dates back to June 23, 2015, when the Deputy General Manager of the plate mill at Bhilai Steel Plant filed a complaint at Bhatti police station.
“He reported the theft of the five nuts, prompting law enforcement to launch an investigation. Acting upon information, the police registered the case under multiple sections against the accused,” an investigation officer of Bhatti police station told.