Beware of thieves crashing weddings

Organised gangs infiltrate wedding parties, steal gifts and jewellery; cops ask venues to install CCTV cameras; cyber crooks send wedding invitations via WhatsApp to steal personal data from mobiles

- Sarfaraz.Shaikh

This wedding season, beware of thieves and cyber crooks trying to crash your celebrations. From sneaking into ceremonies disguised as guests to executing sophisticated cyber scams, these criminals are turning joyous events into a nightmare for unsuspecting families.

Recently in Vadodara, organised gangs infiltrated wedding ceremonies, stealing jewellery, clothing, gifts and cash. These gangs often employ minors to commit these crimes, slipping under the radar amidst the glittering chaos. With the wedding season in full swing, the police are now on high alert to combat both physical theft and cyber threats.