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Bhopal Woman Robbed of Rs 1.5 Lakh Gold Chain
31 Oct
Summary
- A 62-year-old woman was robbed of a gold chain worth approximately Rs 1.5 lakh.
- The snatching occurred on Jain Mandir Road in Bhopal on Saturday morning.
- Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the two motorcycle-borne suspects.
A shocking chain snatching incident occurred in Bhopal on Saturday morning, leaving a 62-year-old woman distressed and poorer by Rs 1.5 lakh. The victim, Omwati Gupta, was en route to Peer Gate Mata Temple for prayers when two unidentified men on a motorcycle targeted her.
The brazen attack took place between 7 am and 7.30 am on Jain Mandir Road, near Sirojiya Agarwal Dharamshala, within the jurisdiction of Kotwali police station. The pillion rider swiftly snatched the valuable gold chain from Ms. Gupta's neck before they made a swift escape towards Jain Mandir.
Ms. Gupta, a resident of Itwara, sustained minor injuries during the incident as she was unable to react in time. Police have registered a snatching case against the unknown assailants and are diligently working to identify them. Investigations include the thorough examination of CCTV footage from the immediate vicinity of the crime and nearby main roads.
