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Four persons held for stealing copper wires at railway yard

Four individuals were arrested by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) at Arakkonam railway station in Tamil Nadu for stealing copper wires from a railway yard. The thefts, which occurred over several weeks, affected signaling systems between Arakkonam and nearby stations, causing train delays. The suspects—G. Ajith, V. Murugan, R. Vishwanathan, and K. Rathinasamy—were identified through a routine inspection where they confessed to selling the stolen copper to a scrap merchant in Tiruttani. They have been detained at Vellore Central Prison while a formal investigation continues.

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The Hindu logoThe HinduIndependentCenterFactual 85Objective 9010 hr. ago
Four persons held for stealing copper wires at railway yard

Four individuals were arrested by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) at Arakkonam railway station in Tamil Nadu for stealing copper wires from a railway yard. The thefts, which occurred over several weeks, affected signaling systems between Arakkonam and nearby stations, causing train delays. The suspects—G. Ajith, V. Murugan, R. Vishwanathan, and K. Rathinasamy—were identified through a routine inspection where they confessed to selling the stolen copper to a scrap merchant in Tiruttani. They have been detained at Vellore Central Prison while a formal investigation continues.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of a crime involving theft of railway infrastructure, focusing on law enforcement actions and procedural details. There is no overt ideological framing, emphasis on political figures, or commentary that suggests a particular political stance. The narrative is客观

Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 90): Factuality is high as the article provides specific details about the arrests, the location, and the impact of the theft on train movements. The information aligns with typical reporting on such incidents. Objectivity is strong as the article presents facts without emotional language or bias.

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