Questions have once again arisen regarding the safety of the elderly in the capital Delhi. On Thursday, an incident of snatching of 88 year old Harishchandra Nischal in broad daylight came to light in Shyam Vihar Phase-2 area of Najafgarh. As soon as the old man, who had returned home after withdrawing cash from the bank, reached the gate of his house, a young man snatched the bag full of cash from his hand and ran away. The entire incident was captured in the CCTV camera installed nearby.
The miscreant pounced on the gate of the house itself.
According to the information, Harishchandra Nischal had returned to his home after withdrawing money from the bank for household needs. As soon as he reached outside his house in Shyam Vihar Phase-2, a young man took the opportunity and snatched the bag from his hand and ran away quickly. The 88-year-old man showed courage and tried to chase the accused, but due to his old age, he could not catch him.
PCR policemen saw the condition of the elderly
After the incident, the policemen deployed in the PCR vehicle passing by saw the old man following someone. Policemen interrogated him and took information about the incident. However, by then the accused had fled from the spot with the cash.
Search for the accused through CCTV footage
After receiving information about the incident, the police have registered an FIR for snatching. Police are trying to find out the identity of the accused and his escape route by scanning the CCTV footage. Officials say that police teams are working continuously to arrest the accused soon.
After the incident, concerns about the safety of the elderly couple and their family have increased. The family says that this incident, which took place outside the house in broad daylight, has raised serious questions on the safety of the elderly in the capital.
Criminals targeting the elderly
Incidents of snatching, theft and cheating of elderly people have been coming to light from time to time in Delhi. In such incidents, identification and arrest of the accused through CCTV footage remains an important challenge for the police.
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