Hyderabad, Jan. 4 -- With many city residents planning to travel to their hometowns for Sankranthi, Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar on Sunday appealed to the public to inform the local police before locking their houses and leaving for extended periods.
In a message posted on 'X', the Police Commissioner said thieves often take advantage of festival holidays when houses remain locked.
He advised residents to inform the nearest police station or beat officer in advance, enabling police personnel to keep a special watch on such houses during routine patrolling.
Sajjanar also cautioned people against leaving cash, gold and other valuables at home, suggesting that they be stored in bank lockers or other safe places.
He said follo...