Chain snatcher caught by villagers, beaten black and blue in Balasore

A chain snatcher was caught red-handed and beaten black and blue by a group of locals after he allegedly tried to snatch a gold locket from a young child’s neck in Odisha’s Balasore district. The incident took place in the busy Simulia market under the Baliapal area, drawing significant attention from nearby shoppers and residents.

Swift Reaction by the Public

According to local reports, the child was wandering in the marketplace when the accused approached and attempted to snatch the gold ornament from the child’s neck. The child immediately screamed for help, alerting nearby people to the situation. The suspect, who tried to flee the scene, was quickly surrounded by alert members of the public who had witnessed or heard the commotion.

Acting promptly, the crowd managed to catch hold of the accused. The public, enraged by the attempt to harm a child, began to beat him on the spot. The intensity of their reaction escalated as more people gathered. The crowd then tied the man to a nearby tree to ensure he would not escape before the police arrived.

Police Take Custody, Probe Underway

Soon after the thief was restrained, police personnel reached the scene. The accused was taken into custody and shifted from the location for further legal proceedings. Police officials have launched an investigation into the attempted theft.