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Crime
Over a Dozen Chain‑Snatching Incidents Reported in Muzaffarpur Between Sept 2‑14
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 09:00 AM
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Muzaffarpur city and nearby areas recorded more than a dozen chain‑snatching thefts from September 2 to September 14, prompting police alerts.
Between September 2 and September 14, law‑enforcement agencies in Muzaffarpur documented over a dozen incidents of chain snatching and related thefts across the city and its surrounding neighborhoods. The spate of robberies has been reported by local media and has raised concerns among residents who frequent busy streets and market areas.
Police officials confirmed that each case involved the sudden removal of chains from pedestrians, often in crowded public spaces. While the exact motives remain under investigation, the pattern suggests opportunistic targeting of individuals carrying visible jewelry.
Authorities have urged citizens to remain vigilant, avoid displaying valuables openly, and report any suspicious activity promptly. The police have also increased patrols in known hotspots to deter further incidents.
Community members expressed anxiety over personal safety, calling for stronger preventive measures. The ongoing investigation aims to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
Police officials confirmed that each case involved the sudden removal of chains from pedestrians, often in crowded public spaces. While the exact motives remain under investigation, the pattern suggests opportunistic targeting of individuals carrying visible jewelry.
Authorities have urged citizens to remain vigilant, avoid displaying valuables openly, and report any suspicious activity promptly. The police have also increased patrols in known hotspots to deter further incidents.
Community members expressed anxiety over personal safety, calling for stronger preventive measures. The ongoing investigation aims to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice.