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Crime
Sikligar lock‑picking gang arrested in Jodhpur; shop owner confesses to three crimes
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 08:36 AM
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Police in Jodhpur have detained members of a Sikligar gang known for lock‑picking skills, and the accused, who runs a lock‑and‑key shop, admitted to three offences.
The Rajasthan police announced the arrest of a group of Sikligar individuals in Jodhpur who are reputed for their expertise in breaking locks. The operation, carried out by local law‑enforcement agencies, resulted in the seizure of tools commonly used for lock manipulation.
Investigators identified the accused as the proprietor of a lock‑and‑key shop in the city. During questioning, he acknowledged involvement in three separate criminal incidents, though details of the offences were not disclosed in the brief statement.
Authorities said the arrests are part of a broader effort to curb organized lock‑picking activities that have been linked to burglary and property crimes across the region. Further legal proceedings are expected as the case moves through the courts.
The police have not released the names of the individuals detained, citing standard investigative protocol. The lock‑shop remains under scrutiny, and officials indicated that any misuse of its services will be pursued under the law.
The incident underscores the challenges faced by law‑enforcement in addressing specialized criminal networks that exploit technical skills for illicit gain.
Investigators identified the accused as the proprietor of a lock‑and‑key shop in the city. During questioning, he acknowledged involvement in three separate criminal incidents, though details of the offences were not disclosed in the brief statement.
Authorities said the arrests are part of a broader effort to curb organized lock‑picking activities that have been linked to burglary and property crimes across the region. Further legal proceedings are expected as the case moves through the courts.
The police have not released the names of the individuals detained, citing standard investigative protocol. The lock‑shop remains under scrutiny, and officials indicated that any misuse of its services will be pursued under the law.
The incident underscores the challenges faced by law‑enforcement in addressing specialized criminal networks that exploit technical skills for illicit gain.