Thefts in Delhi and Chandigarh

May 14, 2026, 16:58
IndiaSociety

Introduction

Police in Delhi and Chandigarh are looking for thieves. Two big robberies happened on Thursday.

Main Body

Two men entered a house in East Delhi at 11:00. They tied up a woman and stopped her from speaking. They stole 8 lakh rupees and gold jewelry. In Chandigarh, thieves broke into a sports shop between 2:00 and 3:00. They stole 35 lakh rupees and two phones. They used a motorcycle to get away. Police in both cities are checking cameras. They want to find the bad people.

Conclusion

Police are using evidence and videos to find the thieves.

Learning

🕒 Action Words in the Past

In this story, everything already happened. To talk about the past, we usually add -ed to the word.

The Pattern:

  • Enter →\rightarrow Entered
  • Stop →\rightarrow Stopped
  • Use →\rightarrow Used

⚠️ The 'Rule Breakers'

Some words are rebels. They change completely instead of adding -ed. You must memorize these:

  • Steal →\rightarrow Stole
  • Find →\rightarrow Found

📦 Building Blocks (Vocabulary)

WordSimple Meaning
ThievesPeople who steal
EvidenceProof (like a video)
JewelryGold, rings, necklaces

Vocabulary Learning

police (n.)
law enforcement officers who keep the streets safe
Example:The police arrived quickly after the robbery.
thief (n.)
a person who steals things
Example:The thief was caught by the cameras.
robbery (n.)
a crime where someone takes property by force
Example:The robbery happened at the sports shop.
men (n.)
adult male humans
Example:Two men entered the house.
house (n.)
a building where people live
Example:They tied the woman in the house.
woman (n.)
an adult female human
Example:The woman was stopped from speaking.
tie (v.)
to fasten or secure with a rope or string
Example:They tied her up with a rope.
stop (v.)
to make something cease
Example:They stopped her from speaking.
speak (v.)
to use words to communicate
Example:She could not speak after being tied.
steal (v.)
to take something without permission
Example:They stole gold jewelry.
gold (n.)
a valuable yellow metal
Example:The gold was worth many rupees.
jewelry (n.)
decorative items made from precious metals
Example:The jewelry was stolen by the thieves.
shop (n.)
a place where goods are sold
Example:The thieves broke into the shop.
phone (n.)
a device used for calling or texting
Example:They stole two phones.
motorcycle (n.)
a two‑wheeled vehicle powered by an engine
Example:They used a motorcycle to get away.
camera (n.)
a device that takes pictures or records video
Example:Police checked the cameras.
evidence (n.)
facts or proof that show something happened
Example:The evidence helped find the thieves.
video (n.)
a recording of moving pictures and sound
Example:The police used videos to solve the case.
find (v.)
to discover or locate something
Example:They want to find the bad people.