**Title:** Khedka Gang Arrested for Metro Cable Thefts Across India
**Meta Description:** Four members of the Khedka gang were arrested for stealing metro cables worth Rs 18 lakh across multiple states, including Gujarat and Delhi.
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**Headline:** Four Members of Khedka Gang Arrested for Extensive Metro Cable Thefts Across India
The Gandhinagar police have apprehended four individuals linked to the notorious Khedka gang, responsible for stealing metro cables from various locations, including Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad in Gujarat, as well as in Maharashtra, Delhi, and Pune. The police recovered stolen cables valued at Rs 18 lakh from the gang, which has reportedly committed over 100 thefts nationwide.
The arrests followed a swift investigation initiated after a significant theft of 700 meters of metro cable was reported at the old Koba metro station in Ahmedabad at 2:30 AM on June 2. Authorities established connections between this incident and other recent cable thefts in the city.
During the investigation, police discovered that the suspects had rented a vehicle and an apartment where they stored the stolen cables, which were later cut into smaller pieces for easier transport. Utilizing gathered evidence, the police successfully tracked down and arrested the gang members, filing charges under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Musharraf, Rashid Ismail, Rashid Shabbir, and Irshad Malik, all hailing from Baghpat in Uttar Pradesh. The search continues for additional gang members, including Shahzad, Aamir, Arif, Ikhlaq, Imran, Sonu, Arshad, Bilal, Raja, and Masoom.
Gandhinagar SP Ravi Teja Vasamsetty stated, “Four of the thirteen people involved in the cable theft have been arrested. The police have recovered the cables stolen from the Gandhinagar metro line. However, the cables taken from Ahmedabad were transported to Delhi by train.”
The Khedka gang’s criminal activities include 14 thefts in Delhi, 12 in Pune, and six in Panvel, near Mumbai. Notably, Raja Qureshi, a wanted suspect from Ghaziabad, was present during the cable theft at the metro line in Ahmedabad’s Shahpur and subsequently sold the stolen cables in Delhi.
**How the Khedka Gang Operates**
Members of the Khedka gang target cities with metro services, renting accommodations to hide stolen cables and hiring vehicles as needed. They conduct reconnaissance of the metro lines before executing their thefts, typically around 1 AM. Using a rented car, they access the tracks by climbing over walls or trees. To prevent electrocution, they first cut the earthing cable of the metro line.
While some gang members gather the cables on the ground, others transport them to their rented accommodation. There, they strip the plastic and rubber components to extract copper wire, which is then packed and shipped to Delhi for sale.
The police have indicated that Shahbaz and Rashid have been training other gang members in cable theft techniques for the past decade, while Raja and Masoom manage operations from Delhi.
**FAQ Section**
**Q: What is the Khedka gang known for?**
A: The Khedka gang is notorious for stealing metro cables across various states in India, committing over 100 thefts and causing significant financial losses.