New Delhi, June 6
In a hilarious incident reported from Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow, a robber was was arrested while sleeping peacefully on the floor of a house where he had entered to rob. The
The accused was heavily drunk and fell asleep inside the house upon finding an air conditioner and turning it on.
The police stated that the incident happened in the early hours June 2 when the robber entered the house located in Indiranagar area of Lucknow. The house belonged to one Dr Sunil Pandey, who is posted in Varanasi and was away at the time of the incident. Finding the house empty, the man broke in by opening the front gate of the house.
After moving to the drawing area of the house, the man noticed the air conditioner and switched it on. Then, he laid down comfortably on the floor, placing his head on a cushion and soon fell asleep.
Upon finding the front gate of the house open, neighbours of Dr Pandey rung him up. However, as he was not in Lucknow at the time, he informed the police.
When the police arrived at the spot, they found the man sleeping comfortably with the air conditioner turned on.
The police even took a photo of the robber peacefully sleeping on the floor with AC on. The police stated that they have registered a case against the robber.