Diwali ahead, burglar’s bail plea barred

A man accused of burglary in Ahmedabad was denied bail by a city sessions court due to concerns that he would commit more crimes during the upcoming Diwali holidays. The court was informed that the accused, Mustufa Shaikh, had a history of house burglaries and was involved in 24 cases. With many people leaving their homes locked during Diwali vacation, the court feared that Shaikh and his gang might target vacant houses. The court concluded that there was a high risk of him committing further criminal activities if released on bail.