A woman from Bengaluru has reported that multiple mobile phones were stolen during the opening match of the Indian Premier League 2026 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Ritu Tiwary shared a video on social media detailing how her husband’s phone was stolen during the match, and she alleged that many other spectators had a similar experience. She advised attendees to be cautious with their phones at IPL matches, as around 50 to 60 phones were reportedly stolen from the P3 stand alone. The incident was brought to light during the interval, and an FIR was filed with suspects being detained. Tiwary mentioned that similar incidents had occurred at other IPL stadiums. The thefts seemed organized and targeted moments when spectators briefly left their seats. Social media reactions expressed concern over security at large sporting events and called for increased security measures. The incident highlighted the need for stricter surveillance and crowd monitoring at such events. Authorities were urged to take action and recover the stolen phones. The authenticity of the claims has not been independently verified.
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