Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Mumbai Police Arrests Serial Snatcher, Doctor Injured
A man named Mohammad Saif, also known as Asgar Ali Chowdhury, was arrested by the police.
He is accused of snatching a bag from a doctor's wife on a train.
The doctor tried to help and fell, resulting in a severe injury and losing his left hand.
The police caught Saif after over three months.
He was known to commit similar crimes and was also arrested in Kerala.
Saif previously worked as a hawker before turning to theft.
A man was arrested for snatching from a doctor and his family on a train.
The incident happened on the Nanded Express train in June.
The doctor was severely injured, losing his hand.
The accused had been absconding for over three months.
The accused also committed a similar crime in Kozhikode, Kerala.
- Who
- Mohammad Saif alias Asgar Ali Chowdhury, a 37-year-old man, was arrested.
- What
- He was arrested for snatching a bag, resulting in a doctor's severe injuries.
- When
- The incident occurred on June 4; the arrest happened over three months later.
- Where
- The incident occurred on the Nanded Express train.
- Why
- Saif was wanted for a snatching incident where a doctor was severely injured.
Victim Impact
Accused's Circumstances
Impact
Victim Impact
Doctor suffered a severe injury with lasting consequences.
Accused's Circumstances
Accused had no regular income and depended on stolen money.
- Accused
- Mohammad Saif alias Asgar Ali Chowdhury
- Age of Accused
- 37 years old
- Incident Date
- June 4
- Victims
- Dr. Yogesh Deshmukh and family
- Train
- Nanded Express
- Injuries
- Dr. Deshmukh's left hand severed
- Arresting Authority
- Kurla GRP
