In a shocking incident during a religious gathering in Patna, an elderly woman and her daughter-in-law were robbed of their gold chains while performing Vat Savitri Puja under the Buddha Colony police station area on Saturday. The two women had come to offer prayers at a sacred tree, where a large number of women had assembled for the ritual.
Incident Details
During the puja, the daughter-in-law, Komal, noticed that her gold chain was missing. Upon checking, the mother-in-law also discovered that her chain had been stolen. The victims immediately informed others, and a complaint was lodged with the police. According to officials, approximately 10-12 grams of gold chains were stolen.
Police Investigation
A special team has been formed to investigate the matter. Officers are currently scanning CCTV footage and examining all possible leads. Krishna Murari Prasad, ASP (law and order-I), Patna, stated: “A case has been registered in this connection. During the puja, one of the women noticed that her ‘mangalsutra’ was missing. She informed others, and upon checking, her mother-in-law also found her chain missing.”
“It appears that someone in the crowd distracted the victims and removed the chains from their necks. This is being treated as a case of theft. We have initiated technical surveillance and are analyzing camera footage. However, the identity of the thief has not yet been established,” the ASP added.
Efforts to Identify the Suspect
Prasad further explained: “There were a large number of women present, and we are working to identify the suspect through body language, appearance, and other investigative methods. A dedicated team has been formed to nab the culprit.” Police are also appealing to the public for any information that could help in solving the case.
This incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, highlighting the need for increased security during large religious gatherings. Authorities have assured that all necessary steps are being taken to ensure the safety of devotees and to bring the perpetrator to justice.
