A 50-year-old man accused of snatching a woman's gold chain in the Tilak Nagar area of Indore was apprehended by locals and police after he and his accomplice lost control of their motorcycle and fell while attempting to flee.
Incident Details
According to Tilak Nagar Police, the incident occurred on Friday evening when the complainant was walking to a temple near her residence in Mahavir Nagar with her son. Around 6 pm, as she reached near Mahavir Nagar Garden, two men on a black motorcycle approached her. The pillion rider allegedly snatched her gold chain, causing her to fall onto the road due to the sudden jerk.
Accused Caught
Police reported that the motorcycle riders also lost balance and fell during their escape attempt. While the rider managed to flee with the motorcycle, nearby residents caught the pillion rider at the scene and informed the authorities. The accused identified himself as Zahid, a 50-year-old resident of Khilchipur area in Rajgarh district. The absconding accomplice was identified as Babu alias Gufran Ali, a resident of Pachore in Rajgarh district.
Recovery of Stolen Property
Officials stated that a portion of the broken gold chain remained with the complainant, while another piece was recovered from the accused. The seized chain is valued at approximately Rs 1.2 lakh. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the BNS, and further investigation is ongoing.
Medical Treatment and Criminal Record
Police said the accused sustained injuries to his leg and hand after falling from the motorcycle and was sent to MY Hospital for treatment. Investigators are also questioning him in connection with other robbery and theft cases, as he has a previous criminal record. Efforts are underway to trace the absconding accomplice.
