Major Theft in Hajipur: Thieves Steal Mobile Phones Worth Rs 20 Lakh
- A major theft has occurred in Hajipur, where thieves broke into a mobile shop and stole several mobile phones.
- The incident took place on Sunday night, and the shopkeeper estimates the value of the stolen phones to be around Rs 20 lakh.
- The thieves cut the shutters of the shop and left the cutter behind, causing panic among the local shopkeepers.
- There are allegations of laxity in police patrolling, as the incident raises questions about the effectiveness of the police.
- The shopkeeper discovered the theft when he went to open the shop on Monday morning and found the cut shutters and missing phones.
- Neighboring shopkeepers gathered at the scene, and the city police station was immediately informed about the incident.
- The police are currently investigating the case and will use CCTV footage from nearby shops to gather more information.
In Hajipur, a major theft took place where thieves targeted a mobile shop on Cinema Road. The thieves cut the shutters of the shop and stole several mobile phones, causing a loss of around Rs 20 lakh. The incident has created panic among the local shopkeepers, who are now questioning the effectiveness of the police.
The shopkeeper discovered the theft when he arrived to open his shop the next morning. The shutters were cut, and hundreds of mobile phones were missing from the counter. The shopkeeper immediately informed the nearby shopkeepers, who then notified the city police station. The police arrived at the scene and gathered information from the shopkeeper.
The shopkeeper reported that around 80-100 Android phones and other items were stolen, with an estimated value of Rs 15 to 20 lakh. The thieves also took out the mobile chargers and other items from the counter and left them behind. The police are currently investigating the case and will be using CCTV footage from nearby shops to aid in their investigation.
This incident has raised concerns about the security and patrolling in the area. Shopkeepers are resentful towards the police administration for their perceived laxity, which has allowed such incidents to occur. The police will need to address these concerns and take appropriate measures to prevent future thefts and ensure the safety of the local businesses.