J S R A S S O C I A T S

On Buglary Hazards

Burglary cases in India are a common property crime, with recent news highlighting arrests of burglars in Odisha for thefts worth lakhs and police cracking major heists in cities like Delhi (Rs 1.5 Cr 'tala-chaabi' gang case) and Bengaluru (Rs 5.76 Cr cash van heist), showing ongoing efforts by police, often aided by CCTV, to tackle these incidents, though overall stats show property crimes remain significant.

Recent Incidents:

  • Odisha (Jan 2026): Police arrested three burglars in Berhampur involved in multiple house break-ins, recovering over Rs 35 lakh in cash, gold, and other valuables, identified through CCTV footage.
  • Delhi (Nov 2025): Members of the 'tala-chaabi' gang, known for posing as key-makers to target locked houses, were arrested in a Rs 1.5 crore burglary.
  • Bengaluru (Nov 2025): A major Rs 5.76 crore cash van heist was cracked, involving an insider, leading to arrests and recovery of most funds.