Uppinangady: In a late-night incident in Periyadka, Uppinangady, a youth attempted to trespass into a residential premise but fled after the residents became alert. The incident was recorded on CCTV, raising safety concerns among locals.
Previous Incidents Raise Fear
Residents in the area have grown anxious due to recurring incidents involving the same youth. According to locals, he had earlier broken into a house, entered a women’s bedroom, and fled when they woke up. In another shocking episode, he allegedly tried to peep through a bathroom window while a young woman was bathing. The youth, identified as Abdul Rahiman, a local merchant, was previously apprehended by the police for these acts. Following his arrest, residents felt somewhat relieved, hoping that the troubling incidents had come to an end.
However, the locals now fear that the same youth is behind new incidents of trespassing. Residents recently reported that around 3:30 AM, the same youth attempted to break into a house in Janata Colony, Periyadka. Fortunately, the residents were alert and immediately woke up, causing the youth to jump the fence and hide nearby. His movements were once again captured by CCTV cameras installed in the vicinity.
Growing Concern Among Locals
The recurring nature of these incidents has left the local community uneasy. Many residents are anxious about their safety, especially with the perpetrator seemingly undeterred despite prior police action. Locals are urging the authorities to take more stringent measures to curb such behavior and ensure their safety.
Police Investigations Underway
Uppinangady Sub-Inspector Avinash has addressed the case, acknowledging that while no formal written complaint has been filed by the residents, a verbal report was submitted. The police visited the location to review the CCTV footage.
Inspector Avinash mentioned that the police are looking into whether the youth caught on camera in the recent incidents is the same individual who was previously arrested. However, there is no clear confirmation yet, as the person in the new footage does not entirely match the earlier suspect. Nonetheless, investigations are actively underway to establish the identity of the culprit and to prevent further disturbances in the area.
Community Reaction and Safety Measures
The community has been left unsettled by the repeated incidents, with many residents taking additional safety precautions. While the CCTV footage has been instrumental in documenting the youth’s activities, locals are calling for heightened police presence and faster action in handling the situation. There is a growing consensus that, without stronger intervention, these incidents may escalate, posing a greater risk to the community, particularly women and vulnerable residents.
As investigations continue, residents hope that the authorities will identify the trespasser and implement measures to deter such behavior in the future.