An Indian man has been arrested for theft after disguising himself in a niqab to avoid detection.
The suspect used the face-covering garment typically worn by women to blend in and carry out the offence. Police identified and detained him following the incident.
The case has drawn attention due to the method used to evade identification. Authorities have not released further details on the value of the stolen items or the location of the offence.
The arrest forms part of routine crime prevention operations targeting theft and related offences in the capital and other areas.
