32 chain snatchers held in city for targeting people at religious event
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Jaipur:
Jaipur police
Thursday arrested 32 suspects, including 27 women, for allegedly arriving from different parts of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab with the intent to commit chain snatching during the
Shiv Mahapuran Katha
at Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium.
According to SHO (Vidhyadhar Nagar) Rakesh Khyaliya, the arrested individuals came from Bharatpur, Deeg, Mainpuri, Agra, and Sangrur. They mingled with the crowd during the large religious gathering to commit thefts. The event saw heavy footfall, particularly of women, making it a soft target for snatchers.
Acting on intelligence inputs and prior alerts about known snatching gangs targeting such events, more than 100 officers were deployed in plain clothes to track suspicious movements. The teams identified and detained the suspects during the Kalash Yatra and ceremonial processions, where several incidents of chain and mangalsutra snatching were reported Wednesday and Thursday.
Police said the suspects arrived in Jaipur a day before the event, conducted reconnaissance of the area, and blended in with the devotees. "The crowd gave them cover, but their suspicious behaviour gave them away. Some were caught red-handed, and stolen jewellery was recovered," said a senior officer.
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To evade detection, the accused provided false names and addresses when questioned by police teams. However, inconsistencies led to their detention. Their mobile phones are being scanned to verify travel history and communication records, which police believe may lead to more arrests.
Investigations are also underway to locate their accommodation and identify other accomplices. Officials said these gangs typically travel ahead of large-scale events, plan exits in advance, and operate in small coordinated groups. Police have increased deployment at the venue and are urging devotees to remain alert, especially in crowded areas.
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