Punjab News: Two Thieves Caught Red-Handed Trying to Snatch Woman's Gold Chain in Busy Market, Watch Video 

Late in the evening at Hanuman Chowk, chaos erupted on the road leading to Amam Wara Bazaar when two young men were caught red-handed trying to snatch a gold chain from a woman shopping in the market. The vigilant shopkeepers immediately informed the police, and personnel from the PCR and City Police Station arrived promptly to arrest the culprits. The police also seized their motorcycle, which had no license plates. Among the alleged thieves was a third-gender individual.

Victim Reetu recounted that while she was shopping, two young men on a motorcycle approached her and attempted to grab her gold chain. The chain was too tight, preventing them from taking it properly, causing it to break and fall. She immediately raised an alarm, and the shopkeepers quickly surrounded the duo, apprehending them along with their motorcycle.
 

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Shopkeeper Varun Marwaha Mitthu expressed that the market vendors were already troubled by frequent thefts and robberies. When this incident occurred, the shopkeepers united and managed to detain the thieves, subsequently notifying the police. Within minutes, personnel from the Gurdaspur City Police Station and PCR arrived at the scene and took the duo into custody along with their motorcycle. He urged that police patrolling in the market should be increased to prevent such incidents.

Police PCR officer Vinod Kumar, who was present at the scene, stated that they received information from the shopkeepers about two young men attempting to snatch a woman’s gold chain. The shopkeepers had already apprehended the culprits, and the police took them into custody upon arrival. An investigation has been initiated, and appropriate legal action will be taken.