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 a wall. The fire brigade quickly responded to the scene, rescuing him and handing him over to the police. This unusual case adds to a series of similar incidents where burglars have found themselves stuck during their attempts. Read on to discover more about this strange occurrence and previous similar events.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 16, 2026, 17:58 IST

Incident Overview

A shocking 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. Upon receiving the alert, the fire brigade promptly arrived at the scene to rescue him and subsequently handed him over to the police.

Details of the Incident

Around 1:15 PM, the fire station in Vaishali received a call about a person stuck in a clinic located in Abhay Khand. A rescue team, led by the fire officer, quickly proceeded to the site.

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 caught between the shutter and a concrete wall, leaving him unable to escape.

The fire service team acted swiftly, using rescue tools to carefully remove the shutter and free the young man's neck. He was then handed 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 by the police in the morning.

Recently, another case was reported where a thief tried to enter a house through a skylight but got stuck due to his physical size, necessitating police intervention for his rescue.