Chain Snatchings Spark Panic in Hyderabad

Chain Snatchings | Hyderabad, Jan 17 (Maxim News) : A series of chain snatching incidents are creating a stir in the Malkajgiri Police Commissionerate.

Several incidents that have come to light recently in the Chaitanyapuri, Nagole and Hayat Nagar police station limits are worrying the locals.

Especially targeting women, the assailants are coming on two-wheelers and snatching gold chains and escaping.

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When the victims complained about this incident at the police stations, the police registered a case and started an investigation.

According to the initial police investigation, the chain snatching suspects are targeting women and the elderly walking alone.

Officials say that these incidents are mostly happening on roads with less traffic in the morning and evening hours. They are said to be coming at a fast pace on two-wheelers, snatching the chain and escaping in a matter of seconds.

The police have been alerted by a series of chain snatching cases registered in Chaitanyapuri, Nagole and Hayat Nagar police stations under Malkajgiri Commissionerate.

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As several incidents have taken place within a few days, the police suspect that this is the work of a single gang.

These incidents have left local women and the elderly in a state of extreme fear. They are afraid to go out for daily activities.

Women have to be especially vigilant while going for morning walks, temple visits, and going to the market. Some locals are demanding increased police patrols.

The police have registered cases and started investigations with special teams on these incidents. The police said that they are collecting CCTV footage from the areas where the chain snatching incidents took place and are conducting an investigation.

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They said that they have paid special attention to the movements of suspicious two-wheelers and people and that the accused will be identified and arrested soon.

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CCTV cameras have become crucial in the police investigation. They are examining the CCTV footage on the roads at the time of the incident and are examining the movement routes of the assailants.

Officials said that sketches of the accused are being prepared based on this footage.

Full details regarding the chain snatching incidents are yet to be known. Are the accused members of the same gang? Have similar incidents taken place in other areas? The police are conducting a thorough investigation into the issues.

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The police have revealed that there will be progress in these cases soon.

In the wake of the chain snatching incidents, the police have issued several suggestions to the public. They said that it is better for women not to wear gold ornaments when going alone. They advised them to be vigilant while walking on the road.

They asked them to inform the police immediately if they see suspicious two-wheelers or people. In case of emergency, they appealed to dial 100 or contact the local police station. The police said that crimes can be prevented only with the cooperation of the public. (Maxim News)

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