Bengaluru: The month of April brings vacations for schools and colleges. The summer vacations bring more people to distant cities and on trips. City dwellers lock themselves in their homes and go out for weeks.
In such a situation, one should be vigilant about home security, as the threat of burglaries is high in cities, Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B Dayananda IPS has warned. Giving information about the recent crime and theft cases in the city through a press conference, he also advised the public on what safety measures to take. He has instructed that Bengaluru residents should be extra careful before leaving home early or going on a trip.
He advised not to keep perishable items at home when going on a long trip. It is better to keep them in a bank or lockers.
Inform the police if you are going on a long trip.
The house should have a quality lock installed. Install CCTV cameras. Don’t make a habit of leaving the key somewhere near the house. If you are going on a trip for more than a day, inform the local police before leaving. In such a case, it will be easier for the police to patrol the area, he said.
Be careful when hiring domestic workers.
Don’t lose your hard-earned money and gold due to a small carelessness. Thieves can come not only from outside but also from inside the house. Therefore, before hiring domestic helpers, know their background properly. Don’t let the helpers roam around the house. Don’t keep or display valuables in their sight, he advised.
