Overview
- Police registered an FIR under IPC Section 379 after a February 24 incident at a Lahurabir clothing shop alleging theft of undergarments worth about Rs 10,000.
- Shop owner Sudip Singh said he noticed stock discrepancies, reviewed in-store CCTV, and submitted three video clips as evidence.
- The footage reportedly shows one woman engaging the sales assistant while two others place items into their bags before leaving.
- One accused has been identified as Sunita Soni, president of the Varanasi Mahila Vyapar Mandal and a former municipal brand ambassador, with the other two reported as her daughter and sister-in-law.
- Police say the case remains under active investigation with statements being recorded and further action dependent on the evidentiary review, while Soni disputes the allegation and pledges cooperation.