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Indore Shocker During Morning Walk: Woman stabbed during failed snatching attempt

Speed News Desk | Updated on: 7 March 2023, 10:21 IST
Woman stabbed during failed snatching attempt in Indore

A shocking incident occurred in the Annapurna police station area of Indore in Madhya Pradesh. On Saturday morning, a woman was stabbed after three individuals attempted to snatch her gold chain and mangalsutra.

The victim, Purnima Vaidh, and her friend were out for a morning walk when the incident happened.


Victim received minor injuries
According to additional DCP Abhinav Vishwakarma, "The incident took place on Saturday morning, Purnima Vaidh and her friend had gone out for a morning walk when the three miscreants who tried to snatch the chain and mangalsutra from her neck stabbed Purnima."

Incident captured on CCTV
The incident was recorded on CCTV installed on the road, which helped the police to investigate the matter. The police have registered a robbery case, and further investigation is underway.

Two held, third absconding
The police have arrested two of the three accused involved in the incident, and the third is still absconding. The arrested suspects have a history of chain robbery, and cases have been registered against them in the past as well. The investigation is ongoing.

Safety concerns in Indore
This incident highlights the safety concerns of women in Indore. The government needs to take strict measures to ensure the safety of women in public places and to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.

First published: 7 March 2023, 10:16 IST