UP village in darkness. Just how does this happens?

Firstly what are you going to do with the transformer. Why steal it? Secondly, transformer is something you can put it in a pocket. I mean WTF!!! Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bareilly/up-village-in-darkness-in-biting-cold-for-20-days-after-thieves-steal-transformer/articleshow/116997478.cms