Markets across the Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district are witnessing an unexpected surge in torch sales, with shopkeepers reporting long queues for devices that went largely unnoticed just days ago. The rising demand has also brought torch repairers into the spotlight, as residents rush to replace batteries, lights, and switches, boosting their daily earnings.

This sudden spike in demand is being attributed to a series of thefts reported in villages, neighbourhoods, and city areas over the past several days. As darkness falls, residents are taking extra precautions with some patrolling streets with sticks, while others climb rooftops, scanning the skies for suspicious activity. Traditional mobile flashlights and household lighting, they say, do not match the reach and intensity of dedicate

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