Rajasthan Thief Wears 'Modi Mask' To Rob Mobile Shop, Video Goes Viral

A strange theft from Rajasthan is going viral on social media, in which the thief targeted a mobile shop while wearing a rubber mask of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The video, shared by NewsDarpan, shows the masked man moving through the shop and making off with goods, his face fully hidden behind the mask.

The clip has drawn a mix of amusement and concern online. Many users found the choice of disguise absurd, joking about the lengths thieves go to hide their identity, while others pointed to how easily a simple mask can defeat shop cameras that owners rely on for security.

Incidents like this highlight a real problem for small mobile and electronics retailers, where high-value stock and thin staffing make shops an easy target. Police typically rely on CCTV footage to identify and trace accused persons, but a full-face mask makes that far harder.

Watch the viral video above. NewsDarpan has shared the clip as it circulates online; details of the location and any police action are awaited.

Such clips spread quickly because they mix shock value with a familiar setting — a neighbourhood shop most people can relate to. For viewers, the takeaway is practical: shopkeepers are increasingly advised to pair CCTV with shutters, alarms and, where possible, a second camera angle, since a single masked frame is rarely enough for police to build a case. NewsDarpan will update this report if verified details about the incident or any arrest emerge.