Muzaffarnagar Burqa Gang Caught on CCTV Stealing from Local Store

In Muzaffarnagar, a woman dressed in a burqa was caught on CCTV stealing a bag from a local shop, raising concerns about the rising Burqa Gang in the area. The incident, which occurred in a busy market, has led to police investigations following the viral spread of the footage on social media. The shopkeeper, Harsh Gulati, reported the theft and suspects a group of individuals planned the act. Authorities have assured that they are taking action to apprehend the thief. This incident highlights the ongoing issues of theft in the region and the need for increased security measures.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 16, 2026, 19:09 IST

Burqa Gang Theft Incident in Muzaffarnagar

A theft incident has occurred at a shop in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, where a woman dressed in a burqa was seen on CCTV footage stealing a bag. The shopkeeper has shared details about the incident.

Rise of the Burqa Gang in Muzaffarnagar

The so-called Burqa Gang is becoming increasingly active in Muzaffarnagar, with reports of women in burqas stealing items from stores. Just last Friday, a woman in a burqa was caught on camera taking a demo backpack worth ₹1,600 from outside a shop. The CCTV footage has since gone viral on social media, prompting police to initiate efforts to apprehend the suspect based on the footage.

CCTV Captures the Theft

The incident took place in the busy Gol Market area of the city, where the woman was seen stealing the backpack. Alongside her, other women in burqas were also present. The shopkeeper discovered the theft when checking inventory later that evening and reviewed the CCTV footage, which revealed the Burqa Gang's actions.

Shopkeeper Shares His Experience

Harsh Gulati, the affected shopkeeper, reported that the theft occurred around 3:30 PM. He suspects that the woman was part of a group of three or four individuals who had planned the theft. As soon as he was distracted, she took the bag and concealed it in her belongings. Upon reviewing the CCTV footage, he confirmed that the bag, which was intended for demonstration purposes, was indeed taken.

Police Assure Action Against the Thieves

According to ASP Siddharth Mishra, the police became aware of the incident through a video circulating on social media on April 10, showing a woman in a burqa stealing from a shop. The police have taken a complaint from the shop owner and are in the process of registering a case. They assure that action will be taken to apprehend the thief.