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Man Arrested in Chilli-Powder Jewellery Snatching Cases
Police in the Shimla area arrested a 26-year-old man.
They suspect him of stealing jewellery from three women.
The incidents were reported on August 31, September 14 and September 26.
Police say the man threw chilli powder into the women’s eyes.
He allegedly took earrings in two cases and a mangalsutra in another.
Police said he watched the locations and the women’s movements beforehand.
They said he waited until the women were alone in isolated places.
The investigation is still going on.
A 26-year-old man was arrested over three alleged jewellery-snatching incidents in the Kumarsain area near Shimla.
Police identified the accused as Jail Singh, a resident of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir.
The incidents were reported on August 31, September 14 and September 26.
Police said the attacker allegedly threw chilli powder into the women’s eyes before taking their gold ornaments.
Investigators said the suspect allegedly surveyed locations and watched the women’s movements before striking; the investigation is continuing.
- Who
- A 26-year-old man identified by police as Jail Singh was arrested; three women reported being targeted.
- What
- The man is accused of throwing chilli powder into women’s eyes and stealing their jewellery.
- Where
- The incidents took place in the Kumarsain area near Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
- When
- The incidents were reported on August 31, September 14 and September 26; the arrest was reported on October 6.
- Why
- Police allege the suspect targeted women who were alone to steal their gold ornaments.
Key facts
- Accused
- Jail Singh, 26, a resident of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir
- Arrest
- Reported on October 6
- Number of reported incidents
- Three
- Reported incident dates
- August 31, September 14 and September 26
- Alleged method
- Throwing chilli powder into victims’ eyes before snatching jewellery
- Investigation
- Further investigation is underway
Quotes
Mehar Panwar
Additional Superintendent of Police, Shimla (City).
“The accused carried out the crimes in a planned manner. He conducted a recce of the locations and surrounding areas several days before committing the offences and observed the movements and routes of the women.”
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“He would then throw chilli powder into their eyes, snatch their gold ornaments and flee.”
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Sources
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