Woman Arrested in Bengaluru for Stealing Laptops from PGs and Rental Homes

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A woman has been arrested in Bengaluru for stealing laptops from PGs and shared accommodations in the city’s IT belt. The accused, identified as Jassu Aggarwal, targeted PGs surrounded by IT companies and stole laptops worth ₹10 lakh from IT employees. The Bengaluru police are investigating her for other thefts in areas like Whitefield, Marathahalli, and Bellandur. The woman sold the stolen laptops in the secondhand market. Police cracked down on the case after a series of robberies in rented houses and PGs. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Whitefield Division, successfully cracked the case against the accused.

Bengaluru Woman Arrested for Stealing Laptops from IT Belt

In a recent development, a woman named Jassu Aggarwal has been apprehended by the Bengaluru police for her involvement in a series of laptop thefts from PGs and rental homes in the IT belt of the city. The accused has been targeting PGs surrounded by IT companies since 2022, according to the Bengaluru police.

Police authorities have recovered 24 laptops valued at ₹10 lakh from the accused, and an investigation is currently underway to determine her involvement in other thefts. The woman, identified as Jassu Aggarwal, targeted areas like Whitefield, Marathahalli, Bellandur, Silkboard, Indiranagar, and Hebbal, where she sold the stolen laptops in the secondhand market.

Police Crackdown on the Laptop Theft Cases

Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda stated, “In October, a case was registered in the HAL police station limits after a laptop, mouse, and charger were stolen from a rented house. Upon further investigation, a pattern of robberies conducted by the woman was discovered.” Similar cases were also reported in Koramangala and Indiranagar, prompting the police to take swift action.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Whitefield Division, Sivakumar, along with the HAL Police Inspector and other officials, successfully cracked the case against the accused. The police are now working diligently to ensure that justice is served and that such criminal activities are curbed in the future.

Enhanced Security Measures in PGs and Rental Homes

Following this incident, authorities are urging residents of PGs and rental homes in the IT belt to enhance their security measures to prevent similar thefts. It is essential for tenants to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police to safeguard their belongings.

Bengaluru continues to be a hub for IT professionals, and incidents like these serve as a reminder for individuals to prioritize their safety and security. The police are committed to ensuring the safety of residents and cracking down on criminal activities in the city.

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