Hyderabad: People in Jawaharnagar and Yousufguda are spending sleepless nights as thieves have been striking too frequently, including during daytime. In the last one month, there were four burglaries in the two localities. The frequent thefts have spread fear in the area with the locals expressing deep concern.
One Ramu Yadav said "It's disheartening that we can't feel secure in our own home anymore. The thieves are making good with the loot even during the day. The other day a thief stole our cell phones and cash that we had kept on the shelf. The person seemed normal until he took away our belongings and fled.”
Another resident Laxmi Bhairava said “We should be on our toes at any given time. We are mentally disturbed and fear keeping valuables at home. It is ironic that a few days after a thief is caught, another one burgles another house.”
Meanwhile, Madhura Nagar inspector B. Srinivas told Deccan Chronicle that habitual offenders are promptly sent to jail, while first-time offenders are counselled based on the nature and extent of the crime. Many of these offenders are young individuals with unhealthy habits like drinking and smoking. Additionally, they often lack financial resources, as their parents do not support them, leading them to vices.
“However , we are taking proactive measures to enhance security by increasing our patrolling. We appreciate the cooperation of the residents in reporting such incidents, which has helped us nail the culprits.”
On a more personal level, he appealed to the people “As police alone cannot solve such issues, the continued support of the residents is essential. If you see something suspicious, don't hesitate to report it. Vigilance by locals is crucial in maintaining the safety of any community.”
