Armed burglars targeting apartments in Bhubaneswar, CCTV captures shocking visuals

Contrary to normal perceptions that apartments are safer than individual houses, residents in Bhubaneswar apartments face a growing threat from burglars, with the notorious criminals targeting locked houses.

With a sudden surge in loot, residents are having sleepless nights. The criminals, mostly armed with swords, guns, and other sharp-edged weapons are targeting residences inside apartments that are locked from outside.

In a recent incident in the Pahala region, CCTV captured armed burglars entering an apartment with swords and sharp-edged weapons. They can be seen sneaking into the apartment and targeting houses that are locked from outside.

Also Read: Armed burglars loot family in Kendrapara at gunpoint

The police force is actively investigating these burglaries, and CCTV footage of the intruders has been made public.

“Our main motive to buy or stay in apartments was due to security reasons. However, burglars are easily entering into apartments with swords and guns. Most of us have families including small children and elderly parents. So, it is very worrying,” shared a resident.

Another resident said, “There is a dire need for police patrolling. Maybe the robbers would not have dared to enter the apartments if the patrolling teams were stationed in prime locations. We are living in fear now.”

Meanwhile, the Commissionerate Police has come under fire for failing to bring an end to loot in the state Capital. Under Pressure, Bhubaneswar Commissionerate Police issued advisories urging netizens to remain cautious. Residents have been encouraged to remain vigilant.

To counter the increasing risk, police have recommended that apartment communities reinforce their security measures. The Commissionerate Police took to social media to spread word among residents about the danger posed by these criminals. 

However, residents expressed discontentment with the Commissionerate Police’s failure to check the rise in burglaries in apartments.