Overview

• London-based creator Onat Siahaan shared an Instagram video contrasting relaxed phone use in Mumbai with cautious behavior in London.
• He wrote that patrolling officers on bikes warned him to stay vigilant in the London area where he filmed due to rising phone thefts.
• Siahaan said he has visited more than 30 capital cities and is surprised he cannot use his phone freely in the UK capital.
• The clip went viral and drew numerous comments recounting pickpocketing and theft experiences in London, with some users noting fewer such issues in India.
• Coverage conveys a broader debate over urban safety and everyday device use while noting the absence of independent crime statistics or an official police statement in the reports.