Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Firemen Rescue Man Trapped on Balcony After Attempted Apartment Theft
A young man tried to break into an apartment in Surat, India.
He went inside a flat that was not fully locked, but the woman inside saw him.
He got scared and ran out to the balcony, trying to climb down to another balcony.
However, that balcony was also locked.
People gathered, and the police were called.
The man was stuck, so the fire department came to help.
Firemen used ropes to climb down and rescue him.
They brought him back up and gave him to the police, who are now investigating him.
A 25-year-old man was rescued by fire officials from a balcony in Surat, Gujarat.
The man was allegedly attempting to steal from an apartment in the Diwali Baug residential society.
He reportedly entered a third-floor flat, then fled to the balcony and attempted to descend to the second floor.
Firemen used ropes to reach the trapped man and bring him back to the third floor.
The man was handed over to the Varachha police for further investigation.
- Who
- Vikash Nishad, a 25-year-old man from Bihar, and fire officials
- What
- A 25-year-old man was rescued by fire officials from a balcony after allegedly attempting to steal from an apartment and then becoming trapped.
- When
- Monday evening
- Where
- Diwali Baug residential society, Varachha, Surat, Gujarat
- Why
- The man allegedly attempted to steal from a locked apartment, was discovered, fled, and became trapped while trying to escape.
Victim's Account
Accused's Actions
Entry into Apartment
Victim's Account
Smita Kakadiya found a stranger inside her third-floor apartment.
Accused's Actions
The man entered the third-floor flat when the main door was open.
Escape Attempt
Victim's Account
Smita Kakadiya screamed for help, causing the suspect to flee.
Accused's Actions
The suspect fled to the balcony and attempted to climb down to a lower floor.
Rescue Situation
Victim's Account
The man became trapped on a balcony and required rescue by fire officials.
Accused's Actions
The man resisted firemen during the rescue attempt before being apprehended.
- Accused Name
- Vikash Nishad
- Age of Accused
- 25
- Location
- Diwali Baug residential society, Varachha, Surat, Gujarat
- Incident Date
- Monday evening
- Rescue Team Leader
- Sudhir Gadhvi
- Rescuing Firemen
- Dewang Gadhvi and Rajesh Dabhi
