Surat police home guard using costly iPhones!
In a recent incident, a woman home guard assigned to the Limbayat police station in Surat experienced firsthand the challenges of possessing a high-end smartphone while on duty.
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Surat : The Surat Police Department finds itself grappling with an unexpected issue as even its home guards have become owners of costly iPhones, raising concerns about the security of such valuable devices while on duty. Police jobs in lower-cadre positions are typically not known for their high salaries, but the allure of joining the police force, especially for youngsters from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, remains strong.
In a recent incident, a woman home guard assigned to the Limbayat police station in Surat experienced firsthand the challenges of possessing a high-end smartphone while on duty. The incident occurred on a Friday night when the home guard was en route to Salangpur with a friend. As she passed through the gate of Godadara Satyam Shivam Heights, her iPhone 15, purchased just two weeks earlier for a substantial Rs. 74,000, was snatched away by a passing motorcycle rider.
The victim, identified as 24-year-old Jinal Pankajbhai Rawlia, resides in Suman Sangi’s Awas B/301, Godadara, Surat, and serves as a home guard at the Limbayat Police Station. The unfortunate incident unfolded as Jinal was walking near the BRTS stand in Magob. She had briefly taken out her iPhone to make a call to her friend Nitin when an unidentified individual, their face concealed by a handkerchief, swiftly grabbed her smartphone and fled the scene.
In the midst of panic, Jinal pressed an alarm button and shouted for help, prompting passersby to respond and attempt to chase down the thief. The Surat Police swiftly registered a case against the unknown mobile snatcher, launching an investigation into the incident.
The incident highlights the challenges faced by individuals in lower-paying positions within the police force who aspire to own high-end smartphones. While there is a growing craze among young recruits to join the police, particularly those from less privileged backgrounds, issues of security and the safety of personal belongings while on duty are becoming increasingly apparent.
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