Pune News: 83-Year-Old Man Robbed At Knifepoint During Morning Walk In Lohegaon, Similar Incidents Reported In CharholiÂ
Pune News: 83-Year-Old Man Robbed At Knifepoint During Morning Walk In Lohegaon, Similar Incidents Reported In CharholiÂ
Pune: An 83-year-old senior citizen was robbed at knifepoint by three unidentified individuals while taking a morning walk on Lohegaon Road on Saturday around 7 AM, near the Emerald Isle apartment.
According to police, the suspects approached the elderly man under the pretense of asking for directions. As he attempted to help, one of them brandished a knife and forcefully snatched his gold chain worth ₹21,000 before fleeing the scene.
The victim later reported the incident to the Wagholi police station, where a case has been registered under BNS sections 309(4) and 3(5). Authorities have launched an investigation and are reviewing CCTV footage from the area to identify the culprits.
Similar incidents have been reported in Charholi on the Pride World City road near Ashirwad hotel where morning walkers have been attacked and gold ornaments have been snatched. These repeated incidents have spread fear among the residents who are now demanding increased police patrolling in the area. Until Saturday, there were seven such incidents reported in the area but there has been no information on whether the culprits have been caught or not.
