Looting is their primary goal, and their methods range from chain snatching and robbing ATMs to targetting pawn and jewellery stores. The members of the gangs which target these facilities are usually from Uttar Pradesh or Rajasthan. “After committing the burglary, the gang members would usually apply some sort of perfume or defecate on the floor to prevent sniffer dogs from following their trail,” a retired police officer explains. A few months ago, the gang came down to the city and robbed four women in less than 24 hours. Gang members board a train, befriend their targets and offer them biscuits laced with sedatives.

Source: The Hindu December 16, 2017 01:52 UTC