Caught on Camera: Burglars Don a Narendra Modi Mask in Bhilwara Heist

Late Thursday night, the calm of a modest residential neighbourhood in Bhilhera was shattered not by a scream, but by the muffled chuckle of a CCTV operator who just witnessed something utterly bizarre.

Two men, dressed in dark clothes, slipped through a back window of a two‑storey house. But what set them apart was the oversized mask they’d plastered over their faces – a caricature of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, complete with his signature moustache and his familiar, slightly wavy hair.

According to the homeowner, who wishes to remain anonymous, the thieves were in the middle of rifling through a bedroom when the property’s security camera caught the full tableau. The footage, now circulating on social media, shows the intruders attempting to pry open a safe while the Modi mask swings slightly with each movement, almost comically.

Police arrived on the scene within minutes after a neighbor called the alarm. By then, the burglars had vanished, leaving behind a chaotic mess and the lingering question: why the mask? Officers at the Bhilwara police station said they are treating the case as a regular theft, but the odd disguise adds an extra layer of curiosity.

“It’s not the first time criminals have used masks to hide their identity, but a political figure’s likeness is unusual,” said Inspector Rajesh Singh. “We’ll investigate whether this was a prank, an attempt to intimidate, or simply a misguided effort to divert attention.”

The video has sparked a wave of reactions online – some laughing at the absurdity, others condemning the disrespect shown toward a public figure. Meanwhile, the homeowner is left to pick up the pieces, repairing broken furniture and replacing a few stolen items, all while the viral clip continues to amass views.

As the investigation unfolds, the police have appealed to anyone who might have seen the duo or has additional footage to come forward. For now, the Modi‑masked burglars remain at large, but their strange choice of costume ensures they won’t be forgotten anytime soon.