Technology · India Bureau
Theft victim in Dehradun harassed by alleged thief demanding iPhone password
A woman in Uttarakhand's capital has lodged a complaint after her stolen iPhone was allegedly used by the thief to contact her via SMS and WhatsApp demanding her password. The incident has raised serious questions about police response to the original theft complaint.
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A resident of Dehradun has accused Uttarakhand police of inaction after her mobile phone and laptop were stolen on September 12 from the Clement Town area. Kaushiki Dhyani reported that multiple residents of the locality had items stolen during the same period, yet no formal investigation was initiated following her complaint.
The situation escalated when the alleged thief, using the stolen iPhone, contacted Dhyani through SMS and WhatsApp messages demanding the device's password. The brazen follow-up has drawn attention to gaps in police response to the initial theft complaint and the vulnerability of victims to further harassment.
Dhyani's case highlights concerns about cybersecurity and data protection when stolen devices remain unsecured and in the hands of criminals. The incident raises questions about how quickly law enforcement can act to block stolen devices and prevent further misuse.
Uttarakhand police have not yet issued a public statement regarding the complaint or the status of the investigation into the thefts reported in the Clement Town area.