Not Gold Or Cash, But Bihar Thieves Allegedly Stole A 132-Foot Mobile Tower In Buxar
Not Gold Or Cash, But Bihar Thieves Allegedly Stole A 132-Foot Mobile Tower In Buxar Published By, Last Updated: June 12, 2026, 14:54 IST According
Not Gold Or Cash, But Bihar Thieves Allegedly Stole A 132-Foot Mobile Tower In Buxar Published By, Last Updated: June 12, 2026, 14:54 IST According to residents, the tower had stood at the site for nearly 15 years but had not been visible for the past 15–20 days. Rapid Read Representative Image. (AI Generated) A bizarre incident has emerged from Bihar’s Buxar district, where a 132-foot mobile tower and a 15 kVA generator allegedly went missing from their installation site, leaving locals and authorities stunned. The case pertains to Dumraon, where residents woke up to find that a large telecom tower, once standing in the middle of a residential area, had reportedly vanished without anyone noticing. The disappearance came to light when officials and employees of GTL Infrastructure arrived at the site for repair work on the mobile tower, which had reportedly been non-functional for several years, ETV Bharat reported.
However, upon inspection, they found no trace of the 132-foot structure. Along with it, a 15 KVA generator set and other technical equipment installed at the location were also missing. Following this, a company representative filed a written complaint at Dumraon police station, alleging theft of the tower and related equipment. Police have since begun an investigation into the matter. What Did The Landowner Say? The landowner, Harenath Yadav, shared details about the development, stating that the company had entered into a 12-year agreement in 2010 to install the tower on his land. He added that the agreement expired in 2022, after which payments were allegedly stopped, ETV Bharat reported. “As no payment was received, notices were sent to the company on four occasions, but no action was taken. Now we have come to know that the tower and all related equipment have disappeared," Yadav said.
According to residents, the tower had stood at the site for nearly 15 years but had not been visible for the past 15–20 days. Many initially assumed the telecom company had dismantled and removed the structure. However, after reports of alleged theft surfaced, the incident became widely discussed in the area. Buxar Superintendent of Police Shubham Arya confirmed that a complaint regarding the removal had been received. “Information about the incident has been received. The matter is being investigated following receipt of the complaint. The landowner and other concerned persons will be questioned. Further legal action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation," Arya said. The incident has also raised concerns among residents about security, with many questioning how a 132-foot tower and heavy generator could disappear from a populated area without drawing attention.
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