A daylight street robbery has triggered alarm in the state capital after a man and a young woman riding a two-wheeler snatched a valuable gold chain from a passerby in the Digha jurisdiction. The stolen jewellery is valued at approximately 7 lakh rupees. The brazen theft occurred right in the middle of morning activities, with the entire sequence being recorded by a nearby surveillance camera installed along the thoroughfare.
Targeted During a Morning Halt Near Kurji Mor
The victim, identified as Pankaj Kumar, had stepped out of his residence at around 7:40 am. He was walking toward the office of a local municipal councillor to attend to some work. Around 7:50 am, as he reached near Kurji Mor, he paused by the roadside to converse with an auto driver. While the two men were speaking, a motorcycle approached from behind and pulled up closely beside them without raising immediate suspicion.
Woman Pillion Passenger Carries Out the Snatch
A young man was riding the motorcycle while a woman was seated behind him on the pillion seat. Spotting an opportunity, the duo halted their vehicle right next to Pankaj Kumar. Before anyone on the spot could react, the woman swiftly reached out and grabbed the heavy gold chain from around his neck. The rider immediately accelerated away, allowing both suspects to vanish into nearby streets before bystanders could intervene.
Victim Approaches Digha Police Station
Following the sudden robbery, Pankaj Kumar went directly to the Digha police station to report the crime. He informed the officers that the stolen gold chain was worth around 7 lakh rupees. After discussing the sequence of events with the station inspector, he submitted a formal written complaint requesting urgent intervention to apprehend the culprits and recover his jewellery.
Police Scan Route Footage to Track Suspects
The entire incident was captured by an adjacent CCTV camera, clearly showing the motorcycle carrying the male rider and female pillion passenger as they executed the theft. Investigating teams have begun securing and analysing additional video recordings along the escape corridor to determine the registration details of the vehicle and trace the movement pattern of the pair.
Suspected Link to Similar Robbery on Previous Day
Initial enquiries suggest that the same male-female pair may have carried out another gold chain snatching incident in the city just a day earlier. Investigators are examining both occurrences to establish patterns, comparing suspect descriptions and getaway routes. Security personnel across the area have intensified vigilance to track down and detain the culprits.
