Multiple phone thefts reported during IPL match at Chinnaswamy stadium; police step up probe

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The constabulary  fishy  that immoderate   phones whitethorn  person  been either stolen wrong  the stadium oregon  mislaid  successful  crowded areas outside.

The constabulary fishy that immoderate phones whitethorn person been either stolen wrong the stadium oregon mislaid successful crowded areas outside. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K.

Following a bid of mobile theft cases reported astatine M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during the opening lucifer of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 betwixt Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) connected Saturday, the Cubbon Park Police are intensifying their probe to bust the pack down what they judge could beryllium a racket.

According to the police, astir 25 complaints person been received from spectators who reported their mobile phones missing during the match.

The contented came to airy aft a pistillate highlighted the incidental connected societal media. “My hubby realised his telephone was missing aft the archetypal innings erstwhile helium went to get drinking water. At the aforesaid time, galore radical were complaining astir the same,” she stated successful the video she posted connected her societal media handle.

Senior constabulary officials confirmed that cases person been registered and a probe is nether way. “We person received astir 25 complaints, and investigations person been launched,” a elder serviceman said.

The constabulary fishy that immoderate phones whitethorn person been either stolen wrong the stadium oregon mislaid successful crowded areas outside, including portion walking to the venue oregon exiting the metro stations, with radical noticing the nonaccomplishment lone aft entering the stadium.

A fewer minors person been detained connected suspicion of engagement successful the thefts. Preliminary inquiries suggest they had entered the stadium wearing squad jerseys and were utilizing complimentary tickets.

Officials are present probing whether the incidents are portion of a larger organised theft web targeting ample nationalist gatherings.

Published - March 30, 2026 07:29 p.m. IST

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