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Crime
Two Youths Caught on CCTV for Repeated Shoplifting in Kotakpura, Punjab
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 12:46 PM
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CCTV footage in Kotakpura village, Hiranau, captured two young men committing shoplifting twice, with a two‑hour gap between the incidents, providing police with crucial evidence.
CCTV footage from a shop in Kotakpura village, Hiranau, captured two young men stealing items twice, with a two‑hour interval between the incidents. The video shows the suspects entering the store, taking goods, and leaving before returning for a second theft.
The footage provided police with clear identification of the perpetrators, allowing them to trace the individuals to nearby residences. Authorities have issued a public notice urging residents to report any suspicious activity.
Kotakpura police have taken the matter seriously and are currently investigating the case. The suspects are believed to be local youths, and the shop owner has cooperated with investigators.
The incident highlights the growing concern over shoplifting in rural areas and the importance of surveillance systems in preventing such crimes.
The footage provided police with clear identification of the perpetrators, allowing them to trace the individuals to nearby residences. Authorities have issued a public notice urging residents to report any suspicious activity.
Kotakpura police have taken the matter seriously and are currently investigating the case. The suspects are believed to be local youths, and the shop owner has cooperated with investigators.
The incident highlights the growing concern over shoplifting in rural areas and the importance of surveillance systems in preventing such crimes.