Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Bengaluru Police Arrest Pickpockets After Undercover Operation
The police in Bengaluru went undercover for two weeks to catch pickpockets who were stealing from people on crowded buses.
They watched videos from the buses and made drawings of the suspects.
Then, they sent police officers in plain clothes to ride the buses and catch the thieves.
They arrested two men, Anwar Pasha and Mubarak Pasha, who are suspected of stealing phones and money from passengers.
The police think there might be more people in the gang and are still looking for them.
The thieves used tricks like pretending to be sick to distract people while they stole.
Bengaluru police conducted a two-week undercover operation to catch pickpockets on BMTC buses.
Two suspects, Anwar Pasha and Mubarak Pasha, were arrested after being identified through CCTV footage and facial sketches.
The gang targeted passengers, especially during rush hour, stealing mobile phones and cash, including Rs 35,000 from an 84-year-old pensioner.
Police used diversion tactics, such as pretending to vomit, to distract passengers and steal valuables.
The investigation is ongoing, and police suspect more members of the gang are involved.
- Who
- Bengaluru police and alleged pickpocket gang members
- What
- Undercover operation leading to arrests of pickpockets
- When
- Over a two-week period
- Where
- Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) buses
- Why
- To address a series of thefts reported along key BMTC routes
Police Perspective
Suspects' Perspective
Legality of Undercover Operations
Police Perspective
Police believe undercover operations are necessary to catch criminals and ensure public safety.
Suspects' Perspective
Suspects may argue that undercover operations infringe on personal privacy and civil liberties.
- Operation Duration
- 2 weeks
- Number of Arrests
- 2
- Targeted Locations
- Shivajinagar, Pulakeshinagar, Benson Town
- Victims
- Commuters, including an 84-year-old pensioner
- Stolen Items
- Mobile phones, Rs 35,000 in cash
- Diversion Tactics
- Pretending to vomit from a bus window