In a bizarre and unusual theft, unidentified miscreants targeted the residence of former Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson Yogendra Singh Parihar, located in Siddharth Lake City, Anand Nagar. The thieves made away with around 30 kilograms of pulses, a cooking gas cylinder, and a stove.
The entire incident was caught on CCTV cameras installed at the property, which played a crucial role in tracking down the culprits within 48 hours. The theft occurred early Monday morning, shortly after Parihar left his home at around 5:30 AM for his routine cycling session.
Upon his return two hours later, he was shocked to find that the pulses—kept in the porch area for laborers working at the site—along with a gas cylinder and stove, had been stolen. He immediately approached the Anand Nagar Police Station and lodged a complaint.
Acting swiftly, the police registered an FIR and began investigating the matter. CCTV footage from the residence and nearby areas helped identify the accused.
By Wednesday, the suspects had been traced and arrested. According to police sources, the accused are believed to be local miscreants with previous involvement in petty thefts. Further interrogation is underway to determine if they are linked to other similar incidents in the area.Yogendra Singh Parihar expressed concern over the audacity of such thefts happening in broad daylight and urged the authorities to enhance patrolling in residential colonies. The incident has sparked discussions among residents about rising petty crimes in otherwise quiet neighborhoods.The case serves as a reminder of how even seemingly low-value items like food supplies and kitchen equipment can be targeted by thieves, highlighting both the desperation and evolving nature of local thefts.