Superintendent of Police (SP) K Pratap Shiva Kishore has urged the public to be cautious about burglaries and thefts during the upcoming Dasara and Diwali festivals, especially when leaving town. In a statement issued on Sunday, the SP emphasised that ensuring the safety of citizens is the police department’s priority.
The SP appealed to residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to avoid thefts during the holiday season. He advised those planning to visit their native places during Dussehra to inform the nearest police station. The police will monitor locked houses through night patrols and make use of the Locked House Monitoring System (LHMS) to prevent burglaries.
He also recommended that people store their valuables, such as cash and gold, in secure locations and consider installing CCTV cameras at home. “CCTV footage should be shared with the police control room, and expensive items should be kept in bank lockers,” the SP suggested.
He further urged people to report any suspicious activities or strangers near locked houses to the nearest police station or dial 112 for assistance.
The SP advised, “If strangers visit your home seeking information while family members are away, do not trust them blindly. Inform the elders and keep your neighbours informed about your absence. Take their help in looking after your house, and keep their contact numbers handy. Also, leave a light on in one of the rooms when you go out of town.”
Cybercrime warning
The SP also warned the public about cybercrimes, which tend to increase during the festive season. He cautioned people not to click on blue links in unsolicited messages and to be wary of fake IDs created by cybercriminals to scam individuals. In case of any cybercrime incident, the public is advised to call 1930 immediately for assistance.
