Muzaffarnagar Burqa Gang Caught on CCTV Stealing from Local Store

Burqa Gang Theft Incident

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

Rising Concerns Over Burqa Gang Activities

In Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, the so-called 'Burqa Gang' is becoming increasingly active, with reports of women in burqas stealing items from shops. Just last Friday, a woman in a burqa was caught on camera taking a demo backpack left outside a store. The CCTV footage has since gone viral on social media, prompting police to initiate efforts to apprehend the suspect based on the video evidence.

CCTV Footage Captures the Theft

The incident took place in the busy Gol Market area of the city, where a woman in a burqa was recorded stealing a backpack valued at 1,600 rupees. Other women in burqas were also seen accompanying her during the theft.

Shopkeeper Shares His Experience

The victim, Harsh Gulati, reported that the theft occurred around 3:30 PM. He suspects that three to four individuals were involved in planning the theft. As soon as attention was diverted, the woman took the bag and concealed it in her belongings. Upon checking the CCTV footage, it became clear that their item was missing.

Police Assurance of Action

According to ASP Siddharth Mishra, a video surfaced 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.