Chandigarh, Sept. 16 -- In a major operation against the theft of critical 5G telecom infrastructure, the Punjab Police arrested 61 people and registered 95 FIRs across the state, thwarting attempts to disrupt essential communication services of Bharti Airtel Limited.

Following repeated incidents of theft, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under DIG Rajpal Sandhu. Working in close coordination with district police units, the SIT has not only apprehended suspects but also recovered a significant quantity of stolen equipment.

DIG Sandhu revealed that the thieves had primarily targeted high-value GUC1 Cards, which are vital components for the transmission of 4...