A bizarre theft spree targeting women’s undergarments has left residents of Jabalpur in shock. The so-called ‘Chaddi Chor’ gang, named for the Hindi word for underwear, is suspected to be behind the thefts that occurred in both urban and rural areas of the city.
The incidents came to light on Monday after a woman from Bilgawan village filed a police complaint. According to the complainant and other villagers, a thief stole a significant amount of clothing overnight. A similar case was reported from the Vijayanagar police station area.
CCTV footage from Vijayanagar, an urban area, captured a masked thief stealing undergarments from the compound wall.
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According to media reports, police arrested one suspect, Vijay Thakur alias Lalu Thakur, based on the Panagar complaint. Thakur reportedly admitted to stealing the undergarments and tearing them. Police recovered stolen clothes from him. Thakur has a history of theft and assault charges. The motive behind the thefts remains unclear. Police are searching for a possible accomplice.