Bhubaneswar, Jan 28: In an effort to tackle rising crime, Nayapalli police arrested a youth on Monday night for attempting a burglary in the VIP Colony of Sector 25.

The suspect was allegedly targeting multiple duplexes when vigilant security guards noticed his movements. Realizing he had been spotted, the thief tried to escape by scaling the wall of a house. The guards immediately raised an alarm, prompting the homeowner to contact the police. A PCR van rushed to the scene and pursued the thief, who was ultimately apprehended with the help of locals. The accused is currently in police custody for interrogation.

In a separate incident on January 28, burglars targeted the residence of senior Congress leader Niranjan Patnaik, also in Nayapalli. Valuables worth lakhs were stolen, adding to the growing sense of insecurity among residents. These incidents have raised concerns about the effectiveness of local security measures, prompting authorities to step up vigilance in the area.

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