Investigators said that noise from the incident alerted others in the area, following which one of the accused’s associates fled the location.
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Moneycontrol06-01-2026, 13:40

Thief Stuck in Exhaust Fan During Burglary Attempt in Rajasthan's Kota

  • A man attempting a burglary in Kota, Rajasthan, got stuck in a residential kitchen's exhaust fan opening.
  • The incident occurred when Subhash Kumar Rawat's family returned home early morning on January 4 from Khatu Shyam.
  • The family discovered the man trapped midway in the exhaust shaft, prompting them to call the police.
  • Police rescued and arrested the accused, who had allegedly arrived in a car with a police sticker; an accomplice fled.
  • An investigation is underway to locate the accomplice and check for involvement in other theft cases.

Why It Matters: Burglary attempt in Kota failed as thief got stuck in an exhaust fan, leading to his arrest.

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