The fascination to lead a lavish lifestyle has captivated today’s youth so much that they feel no qualms in taking to robbery or theft to meet expenses. And many of the thieves and robbers are actually sons of well-heeled parents.
The fascination to lead a lavish lifestyle has captivated today’s youth so much that they feel no qualms in taking to robbery or theft to meet expenses. And many of the thieves and robbers are actually sons of well-heeled parents.
Bangalore police observe that many culprits involved in robbery and theft cases are between 18 and 35 years of age. “It’s rarely that we find people over 40 getting involved in such criminal activities,” said Alok Kumar, joint police commissioner (crime).
Citing cases in which the culprits belonged to well-to-do families, Kumar said such youth do not want to work hard. Instead, they take the short cut to big bucks by taking to crime.
Many robbers caught by the police in the recent past were found to be addicted to alcohol, drugs or gambling. Many visited prostitutes.
“They enjoy these wayward habits from the money they get by committing crimes,” said the police officer.
“Unmindful of the consequences of their criminal acts, they take the easy route to a lavish lifestyle and lots of money. Crime is committed without spending too much energy,” Alok Kumar said.
The police have also come across cases where the criminals were below 18 years of age. “Juveniles cannot be punished under the law,” said Kumar.
However, Kumar said that dacoity and chainsnatching cases have decreased this year, as compared to robbery.
Migrant culprits cause grave concern
City police say that many of those involved in crime belong to other states, and flee to their native place after committing the crime in Bangalore. There are offenders who take shelter in neighbouring states like Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, police claim.
“They come to the city, stay for some days and commit robberies and burglaries. Then they leave the city. We have taken the initiative to check all the vehicles passing through checkposts. We are also taking the help of video footage,” Kumar said.
The trend makes it difficult for police to arrest the men involved in the crime, even when details of their involvement are available.
“There are many incidents when we have gone to arrest the culprits in other states. We have to be in plainclothes and watch their movements without making it evident what our mission is. These people have the support of local people,” said Kumar, adding that city police have nabbed many such culprits with help from local police in other states.
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