Woman dropping off son for tuition falls prey to snatchers in Panchkula

A case under Section 379-A (snatching) of the Indian Penal Code was registered at the Sector 20 police station in Panchkula

Snatchers targeted a woman dropping off her son for tuition at the Sector 20 market, making off with her purse on Wednesday.

The snatching took place just 300 metres away from local police station. (HT)

The snatching took place just 300 metres away from local police station.

The victim, Vishav Jyoti, a resident of Dhakoli, Zirakpur, told police that she and her son were walking towards the coaching centre at the Sector 20 market around 5 pm. Meanwhile, two scooter-borne persons, both wearing helmets, snatched her purse and drove off. She raised the alarm, but they managed to make good their escape.

She complained that her purse contained ₹8,000 in cash, along with important documents.

A case under Section 379-A (snatching) of the Indian Penal Code was registered at the Sector 20 police station. Police have launched a probe to trace and arrest the snatchers.