Worried over the theft of as many as six batteries from hywa trucks parked on the road side of Atharbanki, Terminal square and other places in the port town of Paradip on Monday night, the affected truck owners have demanded a thorough investigation by police into the case. "We have sought a thorough investigation into the theft of hyva trucks battery tthat took place on Monday night,approximately between 1 to 3 am.
The incident clearly indicates the persons involved are professional and have strong links with battery dealers. We would appreciate the police cracking the link," said hyva trucks owner Ratnakar Jena. Jena lodged a police complaint at the Paradip Model Police station. Besides, due to repeated theft, the truck owners demanded to enhance the night patrolling in Paradip. In the matter, Paradip Model Police station IIC Rajanikant Mishra said that an investigation was underway. He assured to beef up patrolling at night in the area.