October 26
Shimla: A suspected burglary attempt in New Shimla’s Sector 3 triggered panic among residents after a man allegedly entered a locked flat around 2 am on Saturday night and jumped from the second floor to escape when locals gathered at the spot. The police arrested the suspect on Sunday, following an investigation based on CCTV footage.
According to information, flat number 224 in Sector 3 belongs to Anil, who is currently away. Around 2 am, Sandeep Kumar and his family, who live on the ground floor of the building, heard noises from the upper floor. Initially, they thought the sounds were coming from outside. However, when the noise of items being searched and falling continued, they became suspicious.
Sandeep and his family stepped outside and checked the CCTV footage from cameras installed at the main entrance. The footage showed a man entering the building. They alerted other residents, and several people soon gathered at the spot.Hearing the commotion, the suspect reportedly hid inside the flat. When he realised that residents were closing in, he came out and jumped from the second floor to flee.
Suspect Was Carrying a Sickle, Say Residents
Residents said the suspect was carrying a sickle which heightened their fear. They alerted the police, and a team from New Shimla police station reached the spot and initiated an investigation.Using CCTV footage, the police identified the suspect and apprehended him on Sunday. He is being questioned in connection with the incident.
After learning about the arrest, local residents and Nisha Thakur, councillor of the New Shimla ward, visited the police station.Thakur said the alertness of residents had helped prevent a possible theft. She urged the police to strengthen night patrolling in the area.Residents have also called for increased police surveillance at night to prevent such incidents and ensure the safety of people living in the locality.
