Meerut: Barber cleans out Rs 50,000 from elderly man's pocket during shave in Islamabad | WATCH

The theft went unnoticed at first, but suspicion arose when the elderly man realized that the money he had in his pocket was missing. The family, puzzled and concerned, decided to review the footage from their CCTV camera.

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New Delhi: In a startling incident in Meerut's Lisadi Gate, a routine visit from a barber turned into a nightmare for one family. The barber, who was trusted to perform a simple shave and massage for an elderly man, committed an unexpected crime. As the elderly man relaxed during the massage, the barber slyly stole money from his pocket, taking advantage of the man’s trust and vulnerability.

CCTV footage reveals truth

The theft went unnoticed at first, but suspicion arose when the elderly man realized that the money he had in his pocket was missing. The family, puzzled and concerned, decided to review the footage from their CCTV camera. To their shock, the camera captured the barber's brazen act of theft. The video clearly showed the barber slipping his hand into the elderly man's pocket and taking the money while continuing the massage as if nothing had happened.

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This betrayal by someone who was invited into their home has left the family distressed and outraged. 

Police clash with bike-borne criminals

In a separate incident, police forces from Kankarkheda and Ganganagar stations confronted two bike-riding criminals in Meerut. The confrontation led to one of the suspects being shot in the leg, resulting in his capture. His accomplice, who managed to escape the scene initially, was apprehended by the authorities on Wednesday morning.

The two suspects have been identified as Vishal Sagar, also known as Bobby, from Hapur, and Aman from Parikshitgarh. The police are continuing their investigation into the incident, which has brought a sense of relief to the local community.