Cell hell

Posted on | February 6, 2006 |

According to the Mumbai’s Western and Central Railway police records, of the 669 complaints of mobile thefts registered last year, the highest incidences had taken place in Malad (65) and Kurla (61) suburban railway stations.

The thefts at these stations take place on certain compartments and spots on bridges. Mobile flickers take advantage of the rush and countless escape routes.

Modus Operandi:

Senior inspector More said thieves bump into unsuspecting passengers and pinch mobiles under the ruse of assisting them when they lose their balance. By the time the passenger realises that he has been duped, the thief vanishes. These mobiles are sold at half the price in shops

Survival tips:

Keep your mobile in the front pockets of your trousers. Keeping mobiles in the back pockets or in your hands makes it an easy target for these slick thieves

Ladies wearing sarees and salwars should keep their mobiles in their purses

I had lost a mobile at Andheri station in Mumbai. People commuting daily by trains at crowded stations and other spots are easy targets for thieves. Read this article and be aware.

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