State vs Saleem, Lavkush and Sartaj — Budhana tubewell theft case

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30 Oct 2026Arrest

Three arrested including a history-sheeter in Muzaffarnagar for tubewell thefts

Following the arrest of Saleem, Lavkush, and Sartaj, police reported the resolution of eight theft cases involving tubewell and electricity transformer equipment, with recovery of valuables worth lakhs.

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Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police arrested three men for allegedly stealing equipment from tubewells and electricity transformers.
Who:: Saleem, Lavkush, and Sartaj are the arrested accused; the Budhana Police Station is the agency reporting the arrests.
When:: Reported on 30 Oct 2026.
Where:: Budhana Police Station, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh.
Why:: The police arrested the men because they were allegedly responsible for multiple thefts of tubewell and electrical equipment.
What it means:: The police consider eight theft cases resolved and have recovered stolen valuables worth lakhs of rupees.

30 Oct 2026Arrest

Police encounter with tubewell thieves, 1 shot: Two accused arrested in Muzaffarnagar; bike, country-made pistol, and theft equipment recovered; more than 30 cases registered against the accused.

Budhana police encounter leads to arrest of two criminals and injury of one. Follow Dainik Bhaskar Latest Updates. Encounter between police and miscreants in Budhana, Saleem injured due to gunshot; Lavkush and Sartaj arrested. Action taken against the gang stealing from tubewells; bike, country-made pistol, and theft equipment recovered; more than 30 cases registered against the accused.

Dainik Bhaskar

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police shot and injured one man while arresting two other individuals after a confrontation.
Who:: Budhana police are the agency. Saleem, Lavkush, and Sartaj are the accused men.
When:: Reported on 30 Oct 2026.
Where:: Budhana Police Station, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh.
Why:: The police acted to stop a gang allegedly responsible for stealing equipment from tubewells.
What it means:: The accused are now in police custody, and items including a motorcycle and a pistol were seized.

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State vs Saleem, Lavkush and Sartaj — Budhana tubewell theft case

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Three arrested including a history-sheeter in Muzaffarnagar for tubewell thefts

Police encounter with tubewell thieves, 1 shot: Two accused arrested in Muzaffarnagar; bike, country-made pistol, and theft equipment recovered; more than 30 cases registered against the accused.

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