Thefts in Bengaluru drop by over 50% after demonetisation
After the demonetisation of ₹500 and ₹1,000 currency notes, thefts and robbery cases in Bengaluru have dipped by more than 50%, according to reports. Notably, the city has witnessed only seven registered robbery cases, five dacoity and eight chain snatching cases after the announcement of demonetisation. The corresponding figures stood at 69, 12 and 19 respectively in October.