Airtel files FIR as 56 cables cut in Kandivli East Telecom major Airtel has filed an FIR with Samta Nagar police alleging sabotage after finding 56 of its optical fibre cables cut in Kandivli (E). TNN December 30, 2020, 14:42 IST-ET TELCOM

Telecom major Airtel has filed an FIR with Samta Nagar police alleging sabotage after finding 56 of its optical fibre cables cut in Kandivli (E). The FIR said it resulted in financial losses for Airtel. Police are yet to make arrests. Airtel assistant nodal officer Prathamesh Manjrekar submitted applications to police on December 2 and 16, and the FIR was lodged on December 17 under provisions of IPC and Indian Telegraph Act. .

The cables provide internet connectivity to customers and are installed after taking permission from agencies. Since last month, the company received complaints of loss of connectivity from residents of Kandivli (E). Between November 6 and December 11, cables were cut at 56 locations at Kandivli (E) alone. Airtel declined to comment.