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Suspicious woman posing as gas safety demonstrator alarms Kundapur residents

08:00 PM Jan 11, 2025 | Team Udayavani |

Kundapur: Residents of Hemmadi near Kundapur have lodged a complaint with the police over the suspicious behavior of a woman who was visiting homes under the pretext of demonstrating gas cylinder safety precautions.

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According to locals, the woman would ask questions about gas connections and demonstrate safety measures for using gas cylinders.

However, her behavior raised suspicion as she attempted to gather personal information about families, including the whereabouts of male family members and other household details.

On Thursday evening, the woman reportedly visited homes where women and children lived alone, particularly after 7:30 PM. Residents noticed her making frequent phone calls and sharing information during these visits.

When her activities continued until 8 PM, concerned residents contacted the police through the 112 emergency helpline.

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Before the authorities could arrive, the woman reportedly fled the area on a bike with another individual.

Gururaj, a local resident, filed a formal complaint.

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