The crime took place while the woman was passing by a store, Das Bhandar, located at 117 Bidhanpally
Kolkata: An unidentified man got down from a vehicle and snatched a gold chain from a 75-year-old woman in Bansdroni on Friday morning. The incident took place when the victim was returning from her morning walk.
The crime occurred as she was passing in front of a store, Das Bhandar, located at 117 Bidhanpally. Based on her complaint, the Bansdroni Police Station registered a case against the unknown miscreant under Section 304(2) of the BNS, which pertains to snatching. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata Stay updated with the latest Kolkata news.
The victim, Jayanti Bhattacharya, is a resident of Baishnabghata under Netaji Nagar Police Station, according to police. Describing her ordeal to cops, Bhattacharya said, “The man suddenly got down from a vehicle in front of Das Bhandar, and snatched the gold chain from my neck, weighing about two ‘bhoris’. She is a member of the Bidhanpally Laughing Club and frequents the neighbourhood daily for her morning routines. The assailant approached her, targeted her gold chain, and fled the scene before she could call for help. He then fled the scene through the field-side road. Officers have initiated an inquiry into the incident. Police are examining CCTV footage from nearby establishments to trace the route taken by the suspect and the vehicle involved in the escape. Further investigation is on to find the stolen chain. Download the TOI App.