People line up in queues to buy torch amid thefts in UP's Bahraich
Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich is witnessing a surge in torch sales with shopkeepers reporting long queues for the devices. The sudden spike in demand is being attributed to a series of thefts reported in villages, neighbourhoods and city areas over the past several days. Residents in the area have resorted to patrolling the streets with sticks at night.