Ghaziabad: Theft Bid Goes Wrong As Thief Gets Trapped in Clinic Shutter in Uttar Pradesh, Rescued After Hours-Long Ordeal (Watch Video)
A suspected burglar was rescued by emergency services on Monday afternoon after spending several hours trapped by the neck in the shutter of a local medical clinic in Ghaziabad. The man had allegedly attempted to break into the facility late Sunday night when the heavy metal door collapsed on him.
A teenager was rescued in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad after his neck got stuck in the shutter of a clinic while allegedly attempting a theft late at night. The incident occurred in the Indirapuram area, where the boy remained trapped for several hours before being spotted and rescued by fire department personnel and police the following day. According to officials, the boy had tried to enter the clinic through a narrow opening between the shutter and the structure. During the attempt, he managed to get part of his body inside but became stuck when his neck was trapped in the gap.
Unable to free himself, he remained suspended in the position for hours. Reports indicate the incident took place overnight, leaving him stranded until the next day. Ghaziabad: Viral Video Shows Man Running With His Body on Fire Following Transformer Blast in Uttar Pradesh.
Thief Hangs Stuck in Clinic Shutter for Hours Before Rescue in Ghaziabad
Rescue Operation by Fire Department
The situation came to light when locals noticed something unusual at the clinic and alerted authorities. Fire department teams and police personnel reached the spot and initiated a rescue operation. Rescuers had to carefully access the locked premises and, in some cases, cut parts of the structure to safely free the boy without causing further injury. He was eventually rescued after several hours of effort. Ghaziabad: Man Caught on CCTV Making Obscene Gestures, Flashing Private Parts Before Women and Children; Disturbing Video Surfaces.
Officials said the boy suffered swelling and minor injuries due to being stuck for an extended period. He was later handed over to the police for further action. Authorities indicated that a case may be registered depending on complaints filed by the clinic owner. Investigations are ongoing to establish the full sequence of events.
Video Circulates Online
The incident has drawn attention on social media, where videos of the rescue have been widely shared. Footage shows the boy suspended in the shutter while locals and officials work together to support him and assist in the rescue. The case highlights the risks involved in attempted break-ins and the role of emergency services in handling such unusual situations.
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