9-year-old boy snatches cash bag from groom’s father in Mohali, flees

A 9-year-old boy snatched a bag containing cash from the groom’s father during a marriage function at a community centre in Phase 1, Mohali. Guests tried to catch him, but he managed to flee

A 9-year-old boy allegedly snatched a bag containing cash from the groom’s father during a marriage function at a community centre in Phase 1, Mohali. Those present at the wedding tried to catch the boy, but he escaped. Complainant Raj Mohammad of Bad Majra Colony said during his son’s wedding on February 6, a boy snatched a bag containing ₹2.6 lakh cash. He said a person was waiting outside for him and both of them managed to flee. The police have started an investigation after identifying them. A case has been registered against both the accused under Section 379-B of the IPC.

Complainant Raj Mohammad, the groom’s father, said during his son’s wedding on February 6 at a community centre in Phase 1, Mohali, a boy snatched a bag containing ₹2.6 lakh cash. He said a person was waiting outside for him and both of them managed to flee. (HT Photo/ Representational image)

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