During Alan Walker’s electrifying concert at Bolgatti Palace in Kochi, 35 mobile phones, including 21 iPhones, were stolen from attendees. The event, which was attended by around six thousand people, saw a sudden surge in theft complaints, prompting the Mulavukad police to launch an investigation. A special team has been assigned to crack the case. Early findings suggest that a gang of eight thieves, who gained entry using VIP tickets, orchestrated the theft. The group has reportedly left the state, and the police are now relying on CCTV footage to track down the culprits.
Despite the Kochi City Police deploying heavy security measures for the concert, the thefts appear to have been well-planned, occurring amidst a deliberate stampede. This organized move, which allowed the thieves to blend in with the crowd, led to the loss of dozens of high-end smartphones. Both the police security team and the private security hired by the event organizers were present, but the thieves still managed to execute the crime unnoticed. The concert, part of Walker’s ongoing Walker World tour in India, has sparked concerns about security at large-scale events. The investigation is still ongoing, with authorities focused on the CCTV footage to identify the suspects and recover the stolen phones.
