Three snatchers were apprehended by police with the assistance of local residents while attempting to flee after robbing a woman of her gold earrings at knifepoint in Naogaon town. The incident occurred on Wednesday in the Kajir Mor area.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Jamal (35), Farid (33), and Rabi (24), all hailing from the Chonpara area under Rupganj Police Station in Narayanganj.
According to police, the victim, Shahanaj Akhtar Shirin, was traveling from Rajakpur toward Staff Quarter aboard an auto-rickshaw. As she reached the Rubir Mor area, the trio surrounded her. Threatening her with a knife, they forcibly snatched gold earrings weighing approximately 5 ana from her ears.
As the snatchers attempted to escape, the victim raised an alarm, prompting nearby locals to rush to her aid. Concurrently, receiving a call via the national emergency hotline 999, a team from Naogaon Sadar Police Station dispatched to the scene. Police, together with the local public, chased down and detained the three culprits along with the knife used in the crime.
An agitated crowd briefly assaulted the suspects before police brought the situation under control and took them into custody. Police expressed their gratitude to the local residents for their prompt assistance in apprehending the criminals.
A regular robbery case has been filed at Naogaon Sadar Police Station, and legal proceedings are underway.
— Daily Best News Desk • Fearless in the search for truth
Reported by Ujjwal Kumar Sarkar, Naogaon Correspondent • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
