Bhopal's High-Security Satpura Bhawan Hit By Theft, Copper Wires Stolen From NIC Office; Police Examine CCTV Footage

Bhopal's Satpura Bhawan, a significant government complex, fell victim to theft recently. Copper wires affiliated with air conditioners were pilfered from the National Informatics Centre (NIC) office situated on the ground floor. The incident came to light after the NIC state center's director and security officer lodged a complaint with police on Thursday.

According to police, the theft occurred during the public holidays on September 12, 13, and 14. The thieves cut and removed copper wires along with pipes installed in the external corridor of the NIC office. This act left the air-conditioning units non-functional, causing a disruption in office operations. The NIC is a crucial hub housing vital IT infrastructure and servers that support digital services for the state secretariat and other government departments.

Any disruption to these systems could have far-reaching implications, potentially affecting essential government operations. This raises concerns about the security measures in place at the complex. Police station in-charge Sunil Kumar Sharma confirmed that an investigation has been initiated. Officials are now scrutinizing CCTV footage from cameras installed across Satpura Bhawan to identify the suspects involved in the theft. Further action will hinge on the outcome of the investigation.