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Woman dragged 50 metres during bag-snatching attempt in Guwahati
CCTV footage from Assam's capital city shows two motorcycle-borne criminals dragging a woman across the road after she resisted their attempt to snatch her bag. The incident occurred on October 5 and has sparked concerns over street crime in the city.
LSN India ·
A woman in Guwahati became the target of an aggressive bag-snatching attempt that left her dragged across the pavement for approximately 50 metres, according to security camera footage that has since emerged. The two assailants, travelling on a two-wheeler, attempted to wrest a bag from the woman's possession on October 5, but she refused to release her grip on the accessory.
When the victim resisted their demands, the criminals continued forward while dragging her along the road surface. The CCTV recording captured the entire sequence of events, providing crucial evidence of the brazen daytime crime.
The incident has raised alarm among residents regarding personal safety on the city's streets. Authorities have not yet announced arrests in connection with the case, though the video footage provides clear visual documentation of the suspects and their vehicle.
Such incidents of motorised bag-snatching have been reported with increasing frequency across major cities in India, with criminals often targeting unsuspecting pedestrians in crowded areas and busy roads.