NEW DELHI: In 3 months, Rs 2 crore worth energy cables have been stolen from the 12.6km Magenta Line hall.
“Ever since its opening on 25 December, cases of theft from the viaduct and ramp have been reported from certain pockets of this segment. About 15 theft cases have been reported till date resulting in loss of around 3,750 metre 25kv/33kv cables,” mentioned the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation spokesperson.
These cables provide energy to the stations (33KV cable) and to Kalindi Kunj depot for trains (25KV cables). The thefts have been reported at the ramp area of Kalindi Kunj depot, which is getting energy feeder cables from two resources, Sarita Vihar RSS and Kalkaji Mandir RSS, the authentic added. “Other places the place thefts have been reported are Okhla Vihar Jasola Vihar Kalindi Kunj Okhla Vihar and Jamia Nagar,” he mentioned.
The spokesperson defined that DMRC has laid down two circuits for energy provide, in order that in case of any disruption within the first, second one could fulfil the call for. This is the reason why the metro services and products have not been affected, he mentioned. However, he cautioned that if such thefts are not curbed and culprits nabbed, the stealing of second tier of cables would possibly critically impact the standard services and products.
“The explanation why thieves are in a position to chop these prime energy cables is the mechanism of earth coating on these cables which trips the power provide as soon as someone pierces these cables. Once tripped, the cable is lower simply with the help of other gear,” he mentioned.
DMRC mentioned it is often making efforts to curb such thefts on these recognized places via deploying patrolling guards and is planning to boost the fence near ramp besides exploring the opportunity of putting in CCTVs at the theft prone points.
“Ever since its opening on 25 December, cases of theft from the viaduct and ramp have been reported from certain pockets of this segment. About 15 theft cases have been reported till date resulting in loss of around 3,750 metre 25kv/33kv cables,” mentioned the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation spokesperson.
These cables provide energy to the stations (33KV cable) and to Kalindi Kunj depot for trains (25KV cables). The thefts have been reported at the ramp area of Kalindi Kunj depot, which is getting energy feeder cables from two resources, Sarita Vihar RSS and Kalkaji Mandir RSS, the authentic added. “Other places the place thefts have been reported are Okhla Vihar Jasola Vihar Kalindi Kunj Okhla Vihar and Jamia Nagar,” he mentioned.
The spokesperson defined that DMRC has laid down two circuits for energy provide, in order that in case of any disruption within the first, second one could fulfil the call for. This is the reason why the metro services and products have not been affected, he mentioned. However, he cautioned that if such thefts are not curbed and culprits nabbed, the stealing of second tier of cables would possibly critically impact the standard services and products.
“The explanation why thieves are in a position to chop these prime energy cables is the mechanism of earth coating on these cables which trips the power provide as soon as someone pierces these cables. Once tripped, the cable is lower simply with the help of other gear,” he mentioned.
DMRC mentioned it is often making efforts to curb such thefts on these recognized places via deploying patrolling guards and is planning to boost the fence near ramp besides exploring the opportunity of putting in CCTVs at the theft prone points.
Power cables worth Rs 2 crore stolen since December
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