10-Tonne Steel Bridge Stolen Overnight in Korba, Chhattisgarh; Five Arrested

• A 40-year-old, 10-tonne steel bridge over the Hasdeo Left Canal in Korba district was stolen overnight.
• Locals discovered the 70-foot-long pedestrian bridge missing on January 18, prompting a police investigation.
• Police identified 15 suspects involved in cutting and stealing the bridge for scrap, arresting five individuals.
• The arrested accused confessed to the theft, and approximately seven tonnes of stolen steel have been recovered from the canal.
• Authorities are actively searching for the remaining 10 suspects, including alleged masterminds Mukesh Sahu and Aslam Khan.

Why It Matters: A massive 10-tonne steel bridge was stolen in Korba, leading to five arrests and recovery of stolen scrap.