Patna, Sep 30 (IANS) A motorbike-borne man and woman allegedly snatched a gold chain worth around Rs 7 lakh from a person outside his residence in Patna’s Kurji area on Wednesday morning, prompting police to launch an investigation.
The incident took place under the jurisdiction of Digha police station at around 8 a.m. on Wednesday.
According to the victim, he was standing outside his house when the duo approached him on a motorcycle and allegedly snatched the chain from his neck before fleeing.
Following the incident, Digha Station House Officer Avnish Kumar reached the spot and spoke to the victim.
Digha Police are examining CCTV footage from the area to identify the suspects and establish the route they took while escaping.
The police are also gathering other details related to the incident and are expected to take further action after receiving the victim’s formal complaint. Once the complaint is filed, Patna police will register an FIR under relevant sections of the Bhartiya Nyay Sahita against two unknown individuals.
Digha SHO Avnish Kumar clarified that reports claiming the chain was snatched at gunpoint were incorrect.
He said the matter was under investigation and that an FIR would be registered on the basis of the victim’s complaint.
The incident comes days after Kankarbagh police arrested seven people allegedly linked to chain-snatching cases.
Among those arrested was a pair reportedly referred to as ‘Bunty-Babli’ by police.
However, police have not established any connection between the suspects arrested in Kankarbagh and the Kurji chain-snatching case.
Investigators are currently focussing on the CCTV footage and other available evidence to identify the man and woman allegedly involved in Wednesday’s incident.
The latest case has renewed concerns among residents over incidents of chain snatching and other street crimes involving motorcycle-borne suspects in different parts of Patna.
In recent months, incidents of chain-snatching and other street crimes have been reported frequently in Patna. The alleged involvement of women as pillion riders in such crimes has emerged as a particular concern for the police.
According to police officials, women riding as pillion passengers may attract less suspicion than two men travelling together on a motorcycle, which can make it more difficult for police to identify suspects during such incidents.
–IANS
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