Seraikela district witnessed a chilling chain-snatching incident Thursday morning in Adityapur’s Hariom Nagar, Road Number 3. A woman heading home on her scooter became the target of two bike-borne criminals wearing helmets, who fled with her ₹6 lakh gold chain in a matter of seconds.
The attack happened at approximately 7 AM in a populated residential zone. The victim recounted how the thieves pulled up beside her, grabbed the chain with force, and accelerated away recklessly. Her shouts drew no immediate response, and by the time neighbors rushed out, the bike was long gone.
A written FIR has been registered at Adityapur police station. Crucially, surveillance cameras in the vicinity recorded the entire sequence, which police are scrutinizing for clues on the suspects’ identities and vehicle details.
This audacious crime has sparked outrage among locals, who decry the rising brazenness of criminals and call for bolstered security measures. ‘Morning walks and commutes should not feel like walking into danger,’ lamented a resident.
Investigators are exploring connections to a parallel robbery in Sonari, Jamshedpur, suggesting a possible gang operating in the region. With helmets obscuring faces, identification remains challenging, but the CCTV evidence could prove pivotal. Police assure the public of round-the-clock vigilance to restore calm.