Chain Snatching and Assault Incidents Raise Safety Concerns in Pune
Chain Snatchers Target Elderly Women Across Pune
Pune: Rising incidents of theft and assault during early morning walks and runs have sparked concerns over law and order in the city. In two separate incidents reported recently, a senior citizen in Chandanpeth fell victim to a chain snatching attempt, while a morning runner was attacked by three men near DP Road, Mhatre Bridge.
Senior Citizen Targeted in Chain Snatching at Chandanpeth
In Navsahyadri Society, Chandanpeth, a senior citizen was attacked by a chain snatcher around 7 AM while on her routine morning walk. The assailant forcefully snatched her mangalsutra, causing her to fall. Though the thief initially managed to grab only half of the chain, he returned to pick up the remaining portion before fleeing the scene.
Runner Assaulted in Attempted Robbery Near Mhatre Bridge
This happened to a runner today morning on DP road near Mhatre Bridge. The runner was not alone, 2 people from his running group were ahead of him, who turned back & came after they heard him screaming.. he wasn’t running in the middle of the road, not wearing gold chain..or… pic.twitter.com/jpG77Kh4Pq
— Shilpa Godbole (@godbole_shilpa) February 9, 2025
In another alarming incident on DP Road, near Mhatre Bridge, a morning runner was attacked by three individuals on a scooter around 5:30 AM. The victim, who was on his 11th kilometer of the run, was dragged to the side and beaten by the assailants.
“I screamed for help, but no one was around. They searched my pockets and checked if I was wearing a chain before fleeing,” the victim stated.
A social media post by Shilpa Godbole highlighted the rising lawlessness in Pune, emphasizing that the attack occurred on a well-lit road near a political party office, even as other runners and walkers were present.
Growing Safety Concerns in Pune
These incidents have raised serious concerns about safety in Pune, especially for early morning walkers and runners. With increasing instances of chain snatching and robberies, residents are urging authorities to take stricter measures to improve security and curb criminal activities.
