66-year-old Dipali Deshmukh Falls Victim to Chain-Snatching Incident in Varanasi Society, Waraje

Title: Elderly Woman Targeted in Snatch-and-Run Incident, Raising Concerns Over Chain-Snatching Crimes

In a recent snatch-and-run incident, an elderly woman fell victim to a two-wheeler thief who forcefully snatched her gold mangalsutra, valued at ₹30,000 on December 9, around 6:00 pm. The incident took place in the Varanasi Society area of Waraje, where 66-year-old Dipali Deshmukh resides. Dipali was taking an evening stroll at approximately 5:30 pm when the thief, riding a two-wheeler, seized the opportunity and swiftly approached her, forcefully yanking the precious mangalsutra from her neck. Before Dipali could react or raise an alarm, the thief sped away, leaving her in a state of shock.

Without wasting any time, Dipali Deshmukh promptly filed a detailed complaint at the Warje police station. The Warje Malwadi Police have initiated a thorough investigation to apprehend the culprit and bring them to justice.

This incident comes in the wake of a spate of chain-snatching incidents that have heightened anxiety among pedestrians, particularly women, across the city. These thieves often target crowded areas, instilling fear among women at bus stops and on the streets. Just a month ago, on October 1, a woman lost her ₹70,000 mangalsutra on a PMPML bus from KK Market to Lakshmi Narayan Theatre around noon. In another incident on October 2 at 5:30 am in Aundh, a bike-riding thief targeted an elderly woman on her way to a yoga class, snatching her ₹90,000 mangalsutra. Despite her pleas for help, the thieves managed to escape swiftly.

These alarming incidents have left women in the city feeling vulnerable and demanding increased security measures to ensure their safety during daily routines. Authorities are urged to prioritize public safety and take immediate action to curb chain-snatching crimes by deploying additional law enforcement personnel and implementing stricter surveillance measures in crowded areas.

In conclusion, the recent snatch-and-run incident involving an elderly woman has added to the rising concerns over chain-snatching crimes in the city. It is crucial for the authorities to address this issue promptly and provide a safer environment for citizens, especially women, to go about their daily lives without fear of becoming victims of such crimes.