NRI Woman Prevents Chain Snatching Attempt in Ludhiana
NRI woman foils snatching bid in Ludhiana
Hindustan Times
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A 45-year-old non-resident Indian woman, Raj Kaur, successfully thwarted a chain-snatching attempt in the Daresi area of Ludhiana, Punjab, India. The incident occurred when a masked assailant tried to snatch her gold chain, but her resistance led to his escape as nearby residents intervened.
- 01Raj Kaur, a 45-year-old NRI, thwarted a chain-snatching attempt in Ludhiana.
- 02The incident took place in the Daresi area while she was visiting a bank.
- 03Kaur resisted the attacker, preventing the theft of her gold chain.
- 04The assailant fled the scene when residents gathered to help.
- 05Police have registered a case and are reviewing CCTV footage for identification.
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On Friday afternoon, Raj Kaur, a 45-year-old non-resident Indian woman who recently returned from Greece, faced a chain-snatching attempt in the Daresi area of Ludhiana, Punjab, India. While she and her sister were heading to a nearby bank, a masked man on a motorcycle attempted to snatch Kaur's gold chain, weighing approximately 20 grams. Kaur bravely resisted, grabbing the assailant's hand, but lost her balance and fell. Her sister tried to assist her but was pushed aside by the attacker. The commotion attracted the attention of local residents, prompting the assailant to flee the scene. The police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the unidentified suspect and are examining CCTV footage from the area to identify him. Station house officer Gurmeet Singh confirmed that efforts are underway to apprehend the suspect as quickly as possible.
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This incident highlights the importance of community vigilance and personal safety in urban areas.
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