With the Dasara festival approaching and many families preparing for short vacations, Hyderabad police have released a safety advisory to prevent thefts and burglaries during the holiday season. Citizens are encouraged to follow these guidelines to protect their homes and valuables while away.
Key Safety Measures:
- Avoid storing cash and gold at home. Instead, use secure bank lockers or other safe locations.
- If planning an extended vacation, notify the local police station, which can lead to increased patrols in your area for added security.
- Report any suspicious activity or unfamiliar individuals in your neighborhood to the authorities.
Traditional locks can signal an empty house, so the police recommend installing central locking systems before leaving for vacation. Surveillance cameras are also encouraged, allowing homeowners to monitor their properties remotely. It’s important to store the DVR in a secure location.
The advisory also suggests notifying trusted neighbors, friends, or relatives about your absence, so they can keep an eye on your property. Additionally, homeowners should halt newspaper and milk deliveries to avoid visible signs of an empty home.
Before leaving, ensure all entry points, including doors, windows, terrace access, and kitchen entrances, are securely locked. Remove any items, like ladders, that burglars could use to access the house.
The police caution against sharing vacation plans on social media, as this could attract burglars by revealing that your home is unoccupied.
In preparation for the Dasara vacation, the Hyderabad police have increased nighttime patrols and enhanced visible security in residential areas to deter criminal activity.For emergencies, residents can reach the police by dialing 100.
