Chandigarh Police Arrests Woman Linked to Snatching Gang
Snatchers’ gang busted, UP woman arrested: UT Police
The Indian Express
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Chandigarh Police have arrested a 26-year-old woman named Komal from Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, for her involvement in a snatching gang that targeted pedestrians at night. The gang's modus operandi involved distracting victims while an accomplice stole their valuables. Police are still searching for two other members of the gang.
- 01A 26-year-old woman named Komal was arrested for her role in a snatching gang.
- 02The gang operated by distracting pedestrians and stealing their valuables at night.
- 03The police recovered items including a wallet, PAN card, Aadhaar card, and cash.
- 04The gang is suspected to have committed these crimes to fund drug addiction.
- 05Authorities are actively searching for two remaining accomplices.
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Chandigarh Police have successfully dismantled a snatching gang with the arrest of 26-year-old Komal, a resident of Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, India. The gang was known for approaching pedestrians at night under the pretense of asking for directions, while an accomplice would stealthily rob the victim of their valuables. During the arrest, police recovered a black purse containing a PAN card, Aadhaar card, visiting card, and ₹200 in cash from Komal. The gang primarily targeted individuals in the evening and is believed to have engaged in these crimes to support drug addiction. The arrest was made in connection with an FIR registered on April 17, 2026, following a complaint from a 21-year-old man who reported being robbed near the Sector 48 bus stop. Police are continuing their efforts to locate the two remaining members of the gang.
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The arrest of the snatching gang may enhance safety for pedestrians in Chandigarh, particularly during night hours.
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