India, Feb. 1 -- With an increasing number of burglary cases in Bengaluru, the city police have introduced a new initiative that allows residents to inform authorities about their locked homes when traveling out of town. Under this scheme, police will conduct special patrols around these residences to prevent break-ins and enhance security. The initiative has been launched as a pilot project in South Bengaluru, where its effectiveness will be assessed for potential expansion.

Bengaluru has witnessed a sharp rise in house burglaries over the past few months. According to a report in Deccan Herald, the city recorded 879 cases of nighttime break-ins in 2023, of which only 264 were solved. In contrast, 702 cases were reported in 2022 and 654...