Thief Gets Stuck While Attempting Burglary in Ghaziabad Clinic

In a bizarre incident in Ghaziabad, a thief attempting to rob a clinic became trapped between the shutter and the wall. The fire brigade quickly responded to the scene, rescuing the individual and handing him over to the police. This unusual event highlights a recurring theme of burglars getting stuck during their attempts, with previous cases showcasing similar outcomes. Read on to discover more about this incident and the peculiarities of burglary attempts gone wrong.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 15, 2026, 20:21 IST

Incident Overview

A surprising incident occurred in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, where a burglary attempt at a clinic in the Abhay Khand area was thwarted when the thief became trapped between the shutter and the wall. The fire brigade was alerted and promptly rescued the individual, who was then handed over to the police.

Details of the Incident

Around 1:15 PM, the fire station in Vaishali received a report about a person stuck in a clinic located in Abhay Khand. Acting swiftly, a rescue team led by fire officials was dispatched to the scene.

Upon arrival, it was discovered that the individual, identified as Abhishek (son of Ganesh) from Bihar, had entered the clinic through the roof with the intent to steal. While attempting to descend, he got his neck wedged between the shutter and a concrete wall, leaving him unable to escape.

The fire service team acted quickly, using rescue equipment to carefully remove the shutter and free the young man's neck. Following the rescue, he was turned over to the local police.

Previous Similar Incidents

This is not the first time a thief has found themselves in such a predicament. There have been numerous instances where burglars have become trapped while attempting to commit theft, only to be rescued and arrested by the police in the morning.

Recently, another case emerged where a thief tried to enter a house through a skylight but ended up stuck due to his physical size, necessitating police intervention for his extraction.