Indian woman caught shoplifting items worth ₹1 lakh at US target store
Interrogation video goes viral
Washington, D.C. : An Indian woman was caught red-handed while allegedly shoplifting items worth over ₹1 lakh at a Target store in the United States. According to reports, the woman admitted to having stolen the goods and was later let off with a statutory warning by the police.
A 10-minute video of her police interrogation, released by a YouTube channel named @PoliceRelease, has since gone viral. In the footage, the woman appears visibly nervous, gasping for breath, and breaking down multiple times during questioning. She identified herself as an Indian and stated that her primary language is Gujarati.
During the interrogation, officers reportedly asked if she needed medical assistance as she appeared to be hyperventilating for more than an hour. The woman also confessed that she intended to resell the stolen items. Reports further suggest that she was a regular shoplifter at the same store but had never been caught until this incident, which occurred in January this year.
While the video continues to circulate widely on social media, the authenticity of the footage has not been independently verified.
The case has sparked mixed reactions online. One user commented, “Shoplifting is actually not a very big issue there; 25% of Americans have done it at least once in their life. Police usually take action only if the products are worth $800–900. She might have crossed that threshold.”
Another user remarked, “Not sure why criminals are being connected with a country’s identity. Nobody tarnishes the image of Indians more than Indians themselves. Shoplifting is not even that big a crime for which this poor lady is being shared around.”
An Indian girl (Gujarati) was caught shoplifting in the US. She's arrested. This was viral on TikTok. pic.twitter.com/huJK9gAeZQ
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'No full stop in politics': PM bids farewell to 59 RS members, hails Deve Gowda, Kharge, Pawar
New Delhi, Mar 18 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to 59 members retiring from the Rajya Sabha between April and July, calling Parliament "an open university" and urging outgoing legislators to continue contributing to national life.
Addressing the Upper House on the occasion of the biennial farewell, Modi said such moments naturally dissolve partisan divides.
"A shared sentiment emerges within us all -- the realisation that our colleagues are now moving forward to undertake other endeavours," he said.
To members who do not plan to return, the Prime Minister offered reassurance: "In politics, there is no such thing as a full stop. The future awaits you as well, and your experience will forever remain an enduring part of our national life."
Modi reserved special praise for three senior leaders -- former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, and NCP chief Sharad Pawar -- calling them stalwarts who have spent more than half their lives in parliamentary proceedings.
"The manner in which they continue to attend the House with such dedication is truly exemplary -- a spirit from which all new parliamentarians ought to learn," he said.
The Prime Minister also paid tribute to outgoing Deputy Chairman Harivansh, describing him as "gentle and soft-spoken" yet a "man of rigorous action".
He noted that Harivansh had continued to travel across the country during recess periods, engaging with the youth on issues of national importance.
In a lighter vein, Modi singled out Union Minister Ramdas Athawale. "Our Athawale-ji is truly evergreen," he said, drawing laughter in the House.
"He is departing, yet I am confident no one will feel a void -- he will continue to serve tirelessly."
Reflecting on the bicameral structure of Parliament, the Prime Minister likened the passage of legislation between the two Houses to seeking a "second opinion" -- a practice, he said, that strengthens democratic decision-making.
"A decision taken in one House goes to the other for a second opinion. This gives new direction to the entire debate and the decision-making process," he said.
Modi also noted that some outgoing members had the rare distinction of having served in both old and new Parliament buildings. He described a six-year Rajya Sabha term as "an invaluable opportunity to shape one's life", offering legislators deep insight into the nuances of national affairs.
