Lockdown fails to deter thieves in Rajasthan

JAIPUR: Lockdown relaxation hours when people go out to buy groceries and fruits have become the window for vehicle thieves and mobile phone snatchers to go on a hunting spree.
For almost a month, every police district in Jaipur has been witnessing a surge in such cases. In some cases, the vehicle thieves even stole cars parked outside houses. Senior officers of Jaipur police commissionerate have asked its DCPs to crackdown on such criminals.
The most affected areas are Jhotwara, Murlipura, Tonk Phatak, Jagatpura, Ramganj, Bajaj Nagar and Haramda. These areas have witnessed a lot of cases when two-wheelers have been stolen. Mobile snatchers are also active during these hours when the public comes out to buy groceries, fruits and vegetables.
“These incidents are being witnessed. We have made prompt arrests in several cases. Still, I have asked all the DCPs and police stations to be vigilant,” ACP (crime) Ajay Pal Lamba said.
Jaipur police (east) has been witnessing a spurt in such cases and several criminals have been arrested. “We had arrested four persons and seized four bikes and seven mobile phones from possession of the gang members. They stole bikes and used it for snatching mobile phones from people. We are interrogating them to make more recoveries,” said DCP(east) Abhijeet Singh said.
Earlier, Jaipur police (south) had busted a gang and arrested three persons for snatching mobile phones from people on MI Road, Ahimsa Circle and other nearby areas. “We had also arrested those who were into purchasing stolen mobile phones,” said DCP (south) Harendra Mahawar.