Chandigarh, Oct. 10 -- Shopkeepers and traders across the city are complaining of repeated thefts in their showrooms, which, they say, is due to the interconnected rooftops of their buildings, in accordance with Chandigarh's unique Heritage design.

The traders allege that the open terrace layout, a hallmark of Le Corbusier's architectural plan, has become a convenient route for burglars to access multiple shops at once. As a result, expensive air-conditioning units, generator parts, and other equipment continue to be stolen.

KS Suri, a shopkeeper in Sector 35-C, said, "In most Chandigarh showrooms, air conditioners and generators are placed on rooftops for central air conditioning, but thefts have become a recurring problem. Thieves eas...