Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Ghaziabad Thieves Caught Stealing Drain Cover on CCTV
In Ghaziabad, India, thieves were recorded stealing a metal drain cover.
The theft happened at night and was captured on a security camera.
Two people took the cover and put it on an e-rickshaw with a red number plate to hide it.
People online are talking about the theft, with some blaming high unemployment for the increase in these types of crimes.
Another similar theft of a drain cover was reported in a different location earlier in the week.
Thieves were caught on CCTV stealing a drain cover in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
The incident occurred near the Bharat Gas agency in the Lal Kuyaan area.
Two individuals were seen lifting the iron drain cover.
They loaded the cover onto an e-rickshaw with a red number plate and fled.
Netizens commented on the rise in theft, linking it to unemployment.
- Who
- Two thieves, who loaded the cover onto an e-rickshaw.
- What
- Thieves stole an iron drain cover.
- When
- The incident took place on the night of August 1 and August 2.
- Where
- Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, near the Bharat Gas agency in the Lal Kuyaan area.
- Why
- The articles do not state a reason for the theft.
Netizens' Views
No opposing view stated
Theft and Unemployment
Netizens' Views
The rise in theft is linked to rising unemployment.
No opposing view stated
The articles do not state an opposing view on unemployment.
- Location
- Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
- Incident
- Theft of a drain cover
- Date
- August 1-2
- Suspects
- Two
- Vehicle
- e-rickshaw
- Number Plate
- Red