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Police register case after iPhone 18 Pro theft in Noida

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 6:08 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Motorcyclists Steal iPhone

Shubhi Bhandari reported that two helmet-wearing motorcyclists stole her iPhone 18 Pro.
The thieves allegedly asked whether the phone was the new iPhone before grabbing it.
Bhandari’s husband Saket Gupta said the device was purchased only three days earlier.
Police are reviewing CCTV to identify the suspects.
DCP Central Noida registered the case and announced legal action.

Summary

Apple Launches iPhone

Apple launches iPhone 18 Pro in India at Rs 1,64,900.
The phone is available in 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB storage.
It uses an A20 Pro chip with vapor-chamber cooling.
It has a 48 MP Fusion Main camera with variable aperture and advanced Pro controls.
Surge in demand has sparked affordability concerns among Indian consumers.

History

Historical Context

Apple’s 2011 launch of the iPhone 4S, unveiled by Tim Cook, generated extraordinary demand—over four million units sold in its first three days and rapid activation worldwide. The premium pricing sparked debate in India, where the device’s high cost spurred a black-market surge. Today, that legacy echoes in Noida’s recent iPhone 18 Pro thefts investigated by DCP Central Noida.

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Motorcyclists Steal iPhone

Shubhi Bhandari reported that two helmet-wearing motorcyclists stole her iPhone 18 Pro.
The thieves allegedly asked whether the phone was the new iPhone before grabbing it.
Bhandari’s husband Saket Gupta said the device was purchased only three days earlier.
Police are reviewing CCTV to identify the suspects.
DCP Central Noida registered the case and announced legal action.

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