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Dehradun Woman Claims iPhone Thief Contacted Her Family to Demand Password
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The Theft and Unusual Follow-up
On September 12, Kaushiki Dhyani said her iPhone was taken from the Clement Town area of Dehradun. According to her Instagram video, the thief used the contact number displayed on the locked device to send SMS and WhatsApp messages to Dhyani’s family, repeatedly asking for the phone’s password. Dhyani reported that she went to the local police station around 10 p.m. after receiving one such message and was told to return the next morning.
Evidence Submitted and Alleged Pattern of Crime
Dhyani says she provided police with screenshots of the messages, a photograph of the suspected individual, and CCTV footage from the night of the theft. She also alleges that the same suspect appears in recordings of other incidents near DIT University and Graphic Era University, where residents reported the loss of laptops, MacBooks and other valuables worth “lakhs of rupees.” Dhyani claims multiple complaints have been filed but have not resulted in visible police action.
Reported Police Response
The woman describes the police response as delayed, noting that officers asked her to revisit the station the following day rather than taking immediate steps. No independent verification of the police’s actions or the existence of a formal investigation is provided in the available reports.
Public Reaction and Criticism
Social-media users reacted with surprise and sarcasm, highlighting the difficulty of unlocking a locked iPhone without the owner’s credentials. The coverage notes that the story is based on user-generated content and has not been independently verified.
Contextual Takeaway
The incident underscores concerns about the handling of theft complaints in Dehradun, especially when victims claim that critical evidence—such as messages and CCTV footage—remains unexamined. It also highlights the broader anxiety among smartphone owners about the security of personal data after a device is stolen.