Joypurhat:Over 200 mobile phones were reportedly stolen during the recording of the popular magazine show Ityadi in Kalai upazila of Joypurhat district. The incident occurred on Saturday evening as pickpockets took advantage of the large crowd gathered for the event.
According to United News of Bangladesh, police arrested one suspect, Golam Ratan, aged 48, who is the son of Golam Rabbani from Bhadsah area in Joypurhat Sadar upazila. He was apprehended at the venue.
Approximately 10,000 spectators attended the event at the historic Nandail Dighi College ground to watch the show, which was planned and directed by Hanif Sanket. Despite the deployment of security by the district administration, including 250 police personnel, 50 scouts, and 100 local volunteers, a gang of thieves managed to steal phones from the attendees' pockets and bags.
Inspector (Investigation) Imayedul Zahedi of Kalai Police Station stated that around 70 to 80 victims lodged verbal complaints at the police station after the show ended. However, police estimate that between 150 and 200 phones were stolen in total. Legal action is set to follow pending formal written complaints.