Siliguri, 04th December: Sensation prevailed after few miscreants snatched the purse of a woman and fled away at Siliguri Burdwan Road on Friday morning. The incident has caused a stir in the entire area.
Reportedly, Preeti Prasad, a resident of Rajiv Nagar, and her family members were travelling on an e-rickshaw (toto) to attend a wedding in Burdwan Road, when some miscreants in a scooty followed the toto and snatched Preeti’s purse in broad daylight. The locals rushed to the scene after Preeti fell from the toto.
Meanwhile, the miscreants managed to flee away with the purse which contained cash and gold jewellery worth lakhs.
Upon receiving the news, the Khalpara outpost police reached the spot and have launched an investigation to find the culprits. The snatching of bags, mobiles, and gold chains are increasing in an alarming rate in Khalpara and Nayabazar area.