‘Chor Machaye Shor’ in Chhattisgarh: Thieves Steal 72 Taps From Congress Office Rajiv Bhavan in Ambikapur, Leave Behind ‘Love You’ Note
Thieves stole roughly 72 plumbing taps from the bathrooms of the Congress district office, Rajiv Bhavan, in a high-security zone of Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh. The perpetrators also left a note reading 'love you' written on the floor. Congress leaders condemned the security breach as a direct mockery of law enforcement.
A fresh burglary at the Congress district headquarters, Rajiv Bhavan, in the Gandhi Chowk area of Chhattisgarh's Ambikapur has prompted party leaders to raise serious questions regarding the city's law and order situation. In an unusual turn of events, thieves allegedly dismantled and stole approximately 72 plumbing taps from the office bathrooms and left a message reading "love you" written on the floor before fleeing the scene. The incident has drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders due to the building's location within a high-security zone of the city.
Precision Theft in a High-Security Zone
The burglary took place in what is considered a VIP zone of Ambikapur, marking the third time Rajiv Bhavan has been targeted by thieves. According to local Congress representatives, the perpetrators systematically removed the costly brass and metal fittings from the bathroom facilities with notable precision, suggesting they operated without fear of interruption or law enforcement intervention. Chhattisgarh Fire: 4 Dead After Massive Blaze Engulfs House in Durg’s Kumhari Area, State Govt Announces INR 36 Lakh Total Compensation (Watch Video).
Upon being informed of the incident, Congress District President Balkrishna Pathak visited the premises to assess the property damage. Pathak expressed strong discontent over the recurring security breaches and suggested that local drug addicts and anti-social elements active in the neighbourhood could be behind the crime.
Party Alleges Deteriorating Security Infrastructure
The repetitive nature of the break-ins has escalated tensions between the local political leadership and municipal security administrators. Party officials emphasised that the taunting note left behind on the ground serves as an intentional provocation. "This is the third theft at the office," Pathak said, adding that the confidence shown by the thieves reflected the deteriorating law and order situation. He also pointed out that the accused even wrote a message on the ground before leaving, describing it as a direct mockery of the police and administration. Chhattisgarh ‘Watermelon Death’ Case: Boy Dies, Three Children Fall Ill After Eating Fruit in Janjgir-Champa District.
Background and Institutional Context
Rajiv Bhavan serves as the primary administrative and organisational hub for the Congress party within the district, frequently hosting senior leaders and public strategy meetings. Despite its prominent location and the previous two reported burglaries, the facility remains vulnerable to nighttime trespassing. Local authorities have initiated a preliminary investigation into the break-in. Fingerprint experts and local surveillance teams are currently reviewing security footage from adjacent intersections in Gandhi Chowk to identify the suspects and trace the stolen utility fixtures.
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