French Ambassador's Phone Stolen in Delhi's Chandni Chowk, Four Arrested

The theft occurred during a visit to the bustling market, prompting a swift police investigation and recovery of the device.

The incident took place on October 20, when French Ambassador Thierry Mathou's phone was stolen from his pocket while he was visiting Chandni Chowk market with his wife.
The ambassador filed an online FIR with the Delhi Police on October 21, leading to an immediate investigation.
Delhi Police reviewed CCTV footage from the area and identified four suspects, aged between 20 and 25, who were later arrested.
The suspects are residents of the trans-Yamuna area, and the stolen phone was successfully recovered and returned to the ambassador.
The case highlights the high rate of thefts in Delhi, with the city accounting for a significant portion of theft cases in India, according to National Crime Records Bureau data.