Siliguri, 27th November: The city of Siliguri has encountered a rise in criminal activities with theft, robbery, and snatching becoming increasingly common. On Tuesday evening, a shocking snatching incident surfaced from the Bagajatin Colony area of Ward No. 02, under the jurisdiction of the Pradhan Nagar Police Station.
The victim, Papri Mukherjee, a resident of Bagajatin Colony, was walking home after getting off from an e-rickshaw. Reportedly, two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle approached her and forcibly snatched her handbag before fleeing the scene. As stated by the woman, her handbag contained cash, a mobile phone, and several important documents.
Upon receiving information, the Pradhan Nagar police swiftly arrived at the scene. After questioning the victim, the police launched an investigation and are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby cameras to identify the culprits.