Jalandhar: Medical store in West Halke targeted by thieves; 25,000 rupees stolen after removing the shutter of Varun Medical Shop

05 November, Jalandhar: Shoplifting incidents in the West Hall are not abating

Thieves are now targeting shops, carrying out brazen thefts. The latest case is in the area under Police Station No. 5, where, late at night, robbers targeted Varun Medical Shop. The accused tore down the shop's shutter, entered, and fled with approximately 20 to 25 thousand rupees cash stored in the safe.

According to information, the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. late at night. The thieves first tore down the shop's shutter from above and then entered to commit the theft. Around 3 a.m., shopkeeper Arun received a call from someone informing him that the shop's shutter was open. Upon receiving the information, he immediately went to the scene. Seeing the shop's condition, he reported the incident to the police.

Morning payment pending, cash kept in safe

Shopkeeper Arun explained that he had to make a payment to someone in the morning. For that reason, he had kept approximately 20 to 25 thousand rupees in the shop's safe. The thieves fled with that very amount.

He stated that when he arrived at the shop, the shutter was torn off and the interior was found with items scattered. He then called the police and filed a theft complaint.

Challenge in Investigation Due to Closed CCTV Cameras

According to the shopkeeper, the CCTV cameras installed in the shop were turned off at the time of the incident. As a result, the thieves' activities were not recorded by the shop's cameras. The police arrived on the scene, took the shopkeeper's statement, and examined the site.

Now, footage from CCTV cameras installed on nearby shops and streets may help identify the accused. After the police investigation, it will